| PC problems may seem immensely complicated at | | | | outlet where your computer is plugged in. This rule out |
| first glance. And troubleshooting your PC requires hard | | | | the possibility that your outlet might not be working. |
| work but if you are an expert at it, a technician would | | | | - Make sure that the monitor and CPU are connected |
| no longer be needed to solve the problem. But if you | | | | to the power source. |
| feel that the problem is beyond your abilities, it is better | | | | - Detach peripheral devices such as your external Zip |
| to hire someone who knows how to handle your PCs | | | | disk or printer. Restart the computer afterward. |
| very well. | | | | - Take note of unusual sounds. The hard rive can be |
| But prior to calling for help, you can do some basic | | | | making too much noise or the cooling fan may no |
| strategies to spot the problem in your PC software. | | | | longer be running. |
| Because ordinary computer problems can be handled | | | | - Check the insides of the computer for wires that are |
| quite easily by simple maintenance of your PC, the net | | | | disengaged. Faulty connections are common PC |
| time that you are suffering from computer problem, | | | | software problems. |
| take a few minutes to run some diagnostic test before | | | | - Use an external start-up disk to run the computer. A |
| rushing out to computer technical center claiming your | | | | good example would be a software CD that came |
| PC is broken and all you need to do is just make sure | | | | with your PC. |
| that it was plugged in. Some jobs can be done | | | | These essential steps can help greatly in PC |
| effortlessly on a scale of 1 to 10 (where 10 should only | | | | troubleshooting and be sure to employ these ways |
| be performed by expert technicians who have no less | | | | before calling a technician. Remember, minor glitches |
| than three electronic gadgets on their belt). | | | | are easily solved and handled on your own. It would |
| Here are some” TIPS” that you can do: | | | | also be less expensive if you try safe and simple |
| - Restart the computer. Minor problems usually correct | | | | steps to troubleshoot your PC. And the best tip I can |
| themselves after the system has been restarted. | | | | give computer technicians and same with the |
| - Check the cables and be sure that everything is | | | | customers is to accurately identify the computer's |
| plugged in. | | | | problem before rushing into swapping parts or |
| - Test the electric power. Plug a device into the same | | | | reformatting. |