A computer repair person is often called on to "speed
up" a slow machine. Typically the
problem is software related where there is a virus, trojan, malware, or spyware
which is slowing things down. Other
problems could include something called a "rootkit" which is a tiny
program that runs before Windows gets up and running, and it has a certain
amount of control of things that can allow any or all of the above problems
come into the machine.
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| a dusty computer will lead to failure of components on the motherboard |
Sometimes however, the problem could be hardware
related. RAM, for example, is
susceptible to static electricity.
Actually, all the hardware in a computer is susceptible to static. But besides static electricity, HEAT is also
an enemy of computers. Cleaning the dust
from the motherboard, CPU and power supply often can extend the life of the
unit. Dust build-up can hold heat in and
around the electronic components, causing them to overheat. There are usually large capacitors around the
CPU which will appear "popped" on the top where it would normally be
flat. This indicates the capacitor has
overheated and means the motherboard will most likely need to be replaced
eventually, and more likely to be sooner than later.
