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Gone are those times when the companies and the organisations didn't need a hi-tech system to handle them. Owing to the considerable increase in the business sector and thus, an enormous increase in the complexity of the organisational struc ----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website,offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as longas no changes a
Computersare fragile pieces of equipment yet more and more computers are being used inenvironments that prove hostile to a PC. One of the main reasons is that manyadministrators find it cheaper to use inexpensive PCs that dont last very longrather than buying a specialist industrial PC However ahappy medium in the shape of an industrial PC enclosure which will offer thesame protection of an industrial computer for a fraction of the cost, allowing theoff-the-shelf computer to last just as long whilst offering the same flexibilityof an industrial machine, particularly when it comes to upgrades and repairs. The top tenhazards for PCs in Industry are: 10. User errors Fromnot powering down properly to skipping scan disks, a user can seriously damagea computers hardware, particularly drives and processors by not followingcorrect guidance in using their machine. 9. Faulty manufacture years ago therewere only a handful of companies producing PCs now it seems there are an almostinfinite number of manufacturers and assemblers, some have vast experience andresources, others are no more than two guys in a garage so it is not surprisingthat an increasing number of computer systems are faulty when bought new. 8. Bad upgrades. It is notjust computers themselves that are victims of bad workmanship, upgrades byinexperienced computer fitters can cause horrendous problems and faulty add-onssuch as RAM can kill a processor instantly. Also attempting to overclock aprocessor can often lead to a fatal melt-down. 7. USB DeviceMishaps. It seems everything can be plugged into a USB these days. However, itmaybe that your USB device is not suited to the operating system you use or itmay be faulty leading to a fatal short circuit. 6. Power surge/cut. Power surges orunexpected power cuts can not only cause instant loss of data but can also frya processor rendering it useless. It is not just power from the grid thatcauses problems either, lightning cansurge through cables (even phone wires) frazzling your system and a build up ofstatic can cause similar results. 5. Dirt/Dust. A dusty environment willclog a computer and block cooling vents causing a computer to overheat. Dustcan also contain conductive material and particles can stick to circuit boardsand cause a short circuit. A cloud of dust can also explode if it comes intocontact with a source of ignition (like a computer). Even home computers if notproperly cleaned can succumb to problems caused by too much dust. 4. Water/fluids. Of course computers areelectrical and with all electrical equipment, computers and water do not mix, justone spilt cup of coffee could see the end of your PC. 3. Heat. Processors can run exceptionallyhot and if a computers cooling system is inadequate (because the machine hasbeen upgraded, overclocked or just clogged up with dust and grime) it will onlybe a matter of time before it packs up for good. 2. Cold. Just as with heat, computersdont enjoy the cold too much either. Processors will not operate at all if theoperating temperature is too cold as condensation inside the machine can freezeand expand damaging the processor and electronics. 1. Knocks/bangs. Computers are sensitivemachines, simply moving a PC to another room can cause havoc, disrupting thedelicate circuitry and hard drives. Dropping a computer or severe knocks andbangs will permanently damage the circuits and processors or dislodge wiring.
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