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Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 86 Research on Common Faults and Maintenance Methods of Computer Hardware Equipment Junning Lang1a 1College of Network Engineering Wuhu Institute of Technology Wuhu China aalangljnwhiteducn Corresponding author Abstract Computer hardware equipment may experience various malfunctions during longterm use such as power failure motherboard failure memory failure hard disk failure etc These faults can affect the normal operation of the computer and even lead to data loss or damage Therefore mastering the maintenance methods of computer hardware equipment is of great significance for ensuring the normal operation of computers Firstly the basic concepts and common types of faults of computer hardware equipment were introduced including poor contact hardware damage power supply issues and faults caused by viruses or malicious software Subsequently various maintenance methods for faults were elaborated including direct observation method professional tool method comparative replacement method and software repair method Detailed steps and operation guidelines are also provided when analysing each maintenance method Finally the key steps and precautions for computer hardware equipment maintenance were summarized emphasizing the importance of understanding hardware equipment models and specifications maintaining a clean and dry environment and safe operation The study sorted out the types and causes of common faults in computer hardware equipment and provided a detailed introduction to maintenance methods for these faults The study demonstrates through examples how to apply these maintenance methods to solve practical problems aiming to provide reference for relevant research Keywords Computer Hardware Equipment Breakdown Maintenance 1 Introduction With the rapid development of science and technology computer has become an indispensable tool in modern society However due to longterm use environmental factors and other reasons computer hardware equipment may have a variety of failures affecting the users work and life In order to ensure the normal operation of the computer users need to understand the common hardware equipment failures and the corresponding maintenance methods 2 Computer Composition Principle and Hardware Equipment The computer system consists of two parts hardware system and software system Among them the hardware system includes the central processing unit CPU memory including memory and external memory inputoutput devices etc The central processing unit CPU is the core component of the computer responsible for executing instructions and data processing Memory includes memory and external memory for storing programs and data Inputoutput devices are used to input and output data Figure 1 1 Software systems include operating systems applications and data files Operating system is the core software of computer system responsible for managing computer resources scheduling processes processing events etc An application is a program that implements a specific function and can accomplish a specific task Data files contain various forms of data such as text images audio video etc In terms of computer hardware equipment input unit output unit arithmetic logic unit control unit and memory unit are the components of the hardware unit of the traditional computer system Among them the arithmetic logic unit and the control unit are collectively called the central processing unit CPU CPU is the computing core and control core of a computer and its function is mainly to Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 87 interpret computer instructions and process data in computer software 2 In addition motherboard memory hard disk etc are also important hardware devices of computers Figure 1 Computer system composition 3 Common Faults of Computer Hardware Equipment 31 Power Failure Power failure is one of the most common failures in computer hardware When there is a problem with the power supply the computer may not start properly or shut down suddenly This failure can be caused by a damaged power supply a loose power cord or a bad power socket 3 In the event of a power failure the user should first check that the power plug and socket are firmly connected and then try to replace the power cord or power supply to restore the normal operation of the computer 32 Main Board Fault The motherboard is one of the core components of the computer carrying the connection and communication of various key components Figure 2 Motherboard failure can cause the computer to fail to boot the system to crash or peripherals to not work properly Common motherboard failures include circuit short circuit interface damage or chip failure 4 Repairing a motherboard failure usually requires specialized technical knowledge and tools so it is recommended that users seek professional technical support when they encounter a motherboard failure Figure 2 Computer motherboard 33 Memory Failure Memory is an important part of a computer that is used to temporarily store data and is critical to the speed and multitasking capabilities of the system Memory failures can cause your computer to run slowly programs to crash or systems to become unstable Common memory faults include damaged memory modules improperly connected slots and incorrect memory configurations You can remove and reinsert the memory module replace the damaged memory module or adjust the memory Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 88 configuration 5 34 Hard Disk Failure The hard disk is a key part of the computer used to store data permanently containing important data such as the operating system applications and personal files A disk failure may cause data loss system failure or slow readwrite speeds Common hard disk failures include physical damage logic errors or interface problems 6 Precautions to prevent hard disk failures include periodically backing up data avoiding frequent abnormal shutdowns and periodically running the disk check tool 35 Other Common Faults In addition to the above common failures computer hardware devices can also experience a variety of other problems such as display failure keyboardmouse failure network adapter failure to connect etc Table 1 These failures can be caused by aging hardware driver issues or external device compatibility 7 For these common failures users can try to fix the problem by reinstalling the driver replacing the cable or replacing the corresponding device Table 1 Common faults and troubleshooting methods Hardware equipment Common problem Maintenance method Display Black screen bright line abnormal color etc Check whether power cables and signal cables are properly connected Replace the monitor or adjust the display Settings KeyboardMouse Button failure mouse movement is not flexible etc Replace the keyboardmouse Check whether the interface is loose or damaged Update driver Network adapter The network cannot be connected or the connection is unstable Check whether network cables are properly connected Update the driver Check network Settings 4 Computer Hardware Equipment Failure Cause Analysis 41 Hardware Aging Hardware aging is one of the main causes of computer hardware equipment failure Over time the circuit boards components and cooling devices in hardware devices will gradually wear and age Table 2 These aging hardware devices may not be able to meet the requirements of the normal operation of 8 computers leading to the occurrence of failures 8 Although hardware aging is inevitable the service life of hardware equipment can be extended through regular maintenance and maintenance Table 2 Hardware aging and performance Hardware equipment Aging behavior Fault effect CPU Temperature increases performance decreases The computer slows down and crashes frequently Internal memory Poor contact chip aging Computer fails to start blue screen data loss Hard disk The track or sector is damaged Data is lost files cannot be read and the system crashes Main board Capacitor blasting interface oxidation The computer fails to start crashes frequently and fails to recognize hardware Power source The power supply is aging and insufficient The computer cannot be turned on black screen after restart frequent power failure 42 Natural Disaster Natural disasters such as earthquakes floods and lightning strikes can also cause damage to computer hardware These disasters may directly damage the computer hardware equipment or lead to Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 89 problems such as unstable power supply thus affecting the normal operation of the equipment 9 Although natural disasters cannot be completely avoided their impact can be reduced by taking some preventive measures such as using lightning protection equipment and regularly checking power supply lines 43 ManMade Damage Human damage is another important cause of computer hardware equipment failure User improper operations accidents or malicious attacks can cause hardware damage For example the accidental dropping of a keyboard mouse or other external device or the destruction of a system by malware It is worth noting that human damage can be avoided and users should take care to use the computer properly and avoid placing fragile external devices on unstable surfaces while regularly updating the system and antivirus software to guard against malicious attacks 44 Software Conflict Software conflict is also one of the causes of computer hardware equipment failure Some software may be incompatible with the hardware device causing the device to fail to run properly For example some drivers do not match the operating system version which may cause the hardware device to not work properly However software conflicts can be resolved by choosing a more compatible software version or updating drivers Before installing new software or updating drivers it is recommended to back up important data and review relevant compatibility information 45 Other Reasons In addition to the above reasons there are other factors that can cause computer hardware equipment to fail For example the compatibility of hardware devices and the impact of the use environment These factors may alone or in combination with other causes lead to hardware device failure For faults caused by other causes analyze the faults on a casebycase basis For example for compatibility issues you can select an operating system or software version that is compatible with the hardware device For the impact of the use environment the use environment can be improved to reduce the damage to the hardware equipment 10 5 Computer Hardware Equipment Maintenance Methods 51 Power Failure Maintenance Methods A power failure can cause your computer to fail to boot or shut down suddenly For a power failure first check that the power plug and socket are securely connected to ensure that the power cord is not damaged If there is no problem with the power cord try replacing the power supply or power cord If the problem still cannot be resolved it may be necessary to further inspect the power outlet or power adapter for damage 11 Specific operation method 1 Check whether the power plug and socket are securely connected 2 Check whether the power cable is damaged or loose 3 Replace the power supply or power cable If the problem persists check the power outlet or adapter for damage 52 Motherboard Fault Maintenance Methods Motherboard failure can cause the computer to fail to boot the system to crash or peripherals to not work properly If the main board is faulty first check whether the circuit on the main board is short circuited or whether the interface is damaged If the circuit is not faulty you can try to replace the chip or interface on the motherboard If the problem still cannot be resolved it may be necessary to further inspect other components on the motherboard for damage Specific operation method Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 90 1 Check whether the circuit on the main board is short circuited or whether the port is damaged 2 Replace the chip or port on the main board 53 Memory Fault Maintenance Method Memory failures can cause your computer to run slowly programs to crash or systems to become unstable If the memory module is faulty check whether the memory module is loose or in poor contact If the memory module is normal replace the memory module or adjust the memory configuration If the problem still cannot be resolved you may need to further check the memory for damage or compatibility issues Specific operation method 1 Check whether the memory module is loose or in poor contact 2 Replace the memory module or adjust the memory configuration 54 Hard Disk Fault Repair Method A disk failure may cause data loss system failure or slow readwrite speeds If a hard disk is faulty check whether the hard disk is physically damaged or has logical errors If there is no problem with the hard drive you can try to reinstall the operating system or use a professional data recovery tool to recover the data If the problem still cannot be resolved it may be necessary to further check the hard drive for interface problems or other hardware failures 12 Specific operation method 1 Check whether the hard disk is physically damaged or has logical errors 2 Try reinstalling the operating system or using a professional data recovery tool to recover the data 55 Other Troubleshooting Methods In addition to the above common failures computer hardware devices may also encounter various other problems such as display failure keyboardmouse failure network adapter failure to connect For these faults you need to check whether the related hardware devices are securely connected or working properly If there is no problem with the hardware device you can try to update the driver or reinstall the related software to resolve the problem If the problem still cannot be resolved it may be necessary to further inspect the hardware device for damage or other problems 6 Computer Hardware Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance Recommendations Computer hardware equipment is an expensive investment and if regular maintenance is not performed the equipment may be prematurely damaged due to frequent use resulting in failure to function properly Through regular maintenance and maintenance the dust inside the computer can be cleaned up and the hardware equipment can be kept in good working condition thus extending the service life of the equipment 61 Remove Dust and Dirt Regularly Computer hardware equipment longterm use easy to accumulate dust and dirt These dust and dirt will not only affect the appearance of the equipment but also may affect the normal operation of the equipment The accumulation of dust may reduce the heat dissipation efficiency and cause the operating temperature of the device to be too high which reduces the service life of the device Therefore it is very important to remove dust and dirt regularly For example a user found that his computer running slower while the buzz after inspection found that the cooling fan accumulated a lot of dust after cleaning the computer running speed significantly increased the buzz also disappeared This case illustrates the importance of cleaning dust regularly not only to improve the operating efficiency of equipment but also to solve some potential failure problems Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 91 62 Check Whether the Hardware Connection Is Secure An insecure hardware connection may cause the device to fail to work properly or to fail frequently Therefore it is necessary to regularly check whether the hardware connection is firm For example a classmates computer suddenly cannot start normally after inspection found that the memory is loose caused After reinstalling the memory the computer can start up normally This case illustrates the importance of checking hardware connections to find and resolve some common faults in time 63 Use Appropriate Cooling Equipment and Cooling Paste Computer hardware devices generate a lot of heat during operation If the heat is not properly controlled it may cause the equipment to overheat or even burn Therefore it is very important to use the appropriate heat dissipation equipment and heat dissipation paste For example a student found that his computer often crashed when running a large game After inspection it was found that the CPU was overheating After replacing the cooling fan and applying the cooling paste the problem was solved This case illustrates the importance of using the right cooling equipment and cooling paste to ensure the normal operation of the equipment 64 Avoid Using Computers in Harsh Environments Computer hardware devices have high requirements on the environment For example if a computer is used in a humid hightemperature and dusty environment device faults may occur Therefore it is very important to avoid using computers in harsh environments For example a student often uses his computer in the bathroom Due to excessive humidity the internal corrosion of the keyboard eventually causes the keyboard keys to fail 13 This case illustrates the importance of avoiding the use of computers in harsh environments to protect equipment from damage 65 Back up Important Data and Files Regularly Data and files in computer hardware devices are very important and can cause serious losses once lost or damaged Therefore regular backup of important data and files is very necessary For example a user did not back up important company files in time resulting in file loss after a computer virus attack Later although some files were recovered by technical means certain losses were still caused This case illustrates the importance of regularly backing up data to avoid data loss due to unexpected circumstances 66 Follow Proper Shutdown and Restart Procedures Proper shutdown and restart procedures can protect computer hardware devices from damage Incorrect shutdown and restart methods may result in device damage or data loss For example a user found that the computer could not start normally after a forced shutdown and it was found that the hard disk was damaged A forced shutdown may cause the disk head to fail to return to normal position resulting in disk damage This case illustrates the importance of following proper shutdown and restart procedures to protect the device from damage 14 7 Conclusion Common faults of computer hardware equipment include CPU failure memory failure hard disk failure motherboard failure and power failure These failures may affect the normal operation of the computer and even cause system crashes or data loss There are different maintenance methods for different types of hardware faults For example a CPU failure may manifest as a computer failing to turn on or frequently crashing mainly due to excessive CPU temperature or lock failure In this case check the fan and heat sink and remove and reinstall the CPU If the memory is faulty blue screen of death BSOD or startup failure may occur To rectify the fault replace the memory module or clear the memory module slot A hard disk fault may cause a computer crash or failure to read data You can install a hard disk test tool to diagnose the fault and replace the hard disk In a word the study of common faults and maintenance methods of computer hardware equipment is of great significance to ensure the normal operation of computers By understanding the common fault types and maintenance methods the computer hardware equipment can be better maintained and managed and the operation Academic Journal of Computing Information Science ISSN 26165775 Vol 7 Issue 1 8692 DOI 1025236AJCIS2024070113 Published by Francis Academic Press UK 92 efficiency and stability of the equipment can be improved References 1 Cronin S Doherty G Touchless computer interfaces in hospitals A review Health Informatics Journal 2019 25 4 13251342 2 Roy A Batra N Majhi S etal Design of a Stable DC Voltage Source and Computer Controlling of It Using an Indigenously Developed AllDigital AddressingCumControl Hardware MAPAN 2018 33 2 139145 3 Picky A K P A Cisco Packet Tracer as a teaching and learning tool for computer networks in DWU Contemporary PNG Studies 2017 2688108 4 Bukin G A Lychagov S A Sadekov N R etal A computer vision system for navigation of ground 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common faults and maintenance methods of computer hardware equipment discute a importância de compreender as falhas comuns e os métodos de manutenção para garantir o funcionamento normal dos computadores Concordo com a afirmação inicial de que a compreensão das falhas comuns e dos métodos de manutenção é essencial para garantir o funcionamento adequado dos computadores É inegável que a manutenção preventiva e corretiva dos equipamentos de hardware pode evitar interrupções no trabalho e até mesmo prevenir a perda de dados críticos Esta abordagem proativa para lidar com problemas de hardware é crucial em um ambiente onde os computadores desempenham um papel central em diversas atividades desde o trabalho até o lazer Além disso concordo com a análise detalhada das principais falhas de hardware apresentadas no artigo como falhas de energia placamãe memória e disco rígido Estas são de fato algumas das falhas mais comuns que os usuários de computadores enfrentam no dia a dia Ao compreender as causas e sintomas dessas falhas os usuários podem diagnosticar e resolver os problemas de forma mais eficaz muitas vezes sem a necessidade de assistência técnica especializada No entanto discordo da sugestão implícita de que todas as falhas de hardware podem ser completamente evitadas com a manutenção adequada Embora a manutenção preventiva possa reduzir significativamente o risco de falhas fatores como o envelhecimento natural do hardware e desastres naturais estão além do controle dos usuários Por exemplo mesmo com uma manutenção rigorosa um componente de hardware pode falhar devido ao desgaste ao longo do tempo Da mesma forma desastres naturais como incêndios inundações ou raios podem causar danos irreparáveis aos computadores independentemente de quão bem eles são mantidos Outro ponto de discordância é a simplificação excessiva das soluções propostas para as falhas de hardware Embora o artigo forneça métodos de manutenção gerais como verificar conexões e substituir componentes defeituosos muitas vezes as soluções reais podem ser mais complexas e exigir conhecimentos técnicos especializados Por exemplo enquanto substituir um cabo de energia solto pode resolver um problema de inicialização diagnosticar e substituir uma placamãe danificada requer um nível mais avançado de habilidades técnicas e ferramentas específicas 1 Os principais assuntos abordados no artigo são 11 Introdução à importância da manutenção de equipamentos de hardware de computador 12 Princípio de composição do computador e equipamentos de hardware 13 Falhas comuns de equipamentos de hardware de computador incluindo falhas de energia placamãe memória e disco rígido 14 Análise das causas das falhas de hardware como envelhecimento desastres naturais danos causados pelo homem conflitos de software e outros 15 Métodos de manutenção para lidar com diferentes tipos de falhas de hardware 16 Recomendações para a manutenção e conservação de equipamentos de hardware de computador 2 O artigo apresenta uma visão abrangente das falhas de hardware de computador e dos métodos de manutenção correspondentes Ele começa explicando a importância da manutenção de hardware para garantir o funcionamento adequado dos computadores na sociedade moderna Em seguida discute os componentes do computador e as falhas comuns que podem ocorrer em cada um deles como falhas de energia placamãe memória e disco rígido Além disso o artigo analisa as causas dessas falhas incluindo o envelhecimento do hardware desastres naturais danos causados pelo homem e conflitos de software Por fim oferece métodos detalhados para diagnosticar e corrigir essas falhas junto com recomendações para a manutenção adequada dos equipamentos de hardware 3 No geral o artigo fornece uma visão geral para usuários e técnicos de computador sobre como lidar com falhas de hardware e manter os equipamentos em bom estado de funcionamento Ao compreender as falhas comuns e os métodos de manutenção os usuários podem minimizar o tempo de inatividade 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