ICTSAS309 Computer Hardware Maintenance Checklist

• Site conducted

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• Prepared by

• Location
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• Date:

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• Asset ID Number:

• Name of user or owner of device

• Department:

• Location

External clean

• Note: Work in a well ventilated area and be sure to wear a safety mask to avoid inhaling dust particles or dirt.

  

• Clean keyboard and outside surfaces of device using soft dry cloth. Use a moist cloth for stubborn stains.

Internal Clean

• Before opening any device seek advice from a manager/supervisor. Check warranty and service level agreements as opening any device may devoid the warranty.

  

• Open device case and clean all fans and vents using a cordless dust blower. Hold fans still with your finger to prevent rotation.

• Clean all internal surfaces and installed components using a light air blower or can of compressed air.

Inspect computer parts for damage

• After cleaning record the condition of device. Provide evidence if the condition is poor.

  Excellent

  Good

  Poor

Inspect cabling

• Ensure cables are not an OH&S tripping hazard.

• Inspect cabling for wear and tear and note condition. Provide evidence of condition is poor.

  Excellent

  Good

  Poor

NOTE: Ensure that cables are not an OHS tripping hazard

• Check computer has cables connected, and these are not an OH&S tripping hazard. Use cable ties to tidy cables and minimise risk of tripping. Add a note of any observed risks.

  Yes

  No

Starting the device

• Check device has all cables connected, then plug in, check power is one and boot computer. Listen to booting and watch boot sequence for error reports. Note error reports below.

• Note any error messages

• Once desktop is loaded, test mouse and keyboard, and several applications. Check internet connection, audio settings, and anti virus software

  Yes

  No

• NOTE version of anti-virus software and if an upgrade is required.

Disc maintenance

• Notes: make sure all applications are closed before complete the following tasks. Do not move device while completing disk maintenance.

• Run the disk defragmenter if HDD installed. Do not defrag SSD if installed.

• Record amount of available space available on storage device.

• Record further disk maintenance or upgrade recommendations

Maintenance recommendations

• Recommended date of next maintenance (Please consider amount of usage and environment the device is housed in).

• Additional Comments/Recommendations:

• Maintenance Conducted by:

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