Ever wonder how those expensive yet experienced computer technicians fix computer hardware problems that you see in videos easily and in a jiffy and then curiosity strikes you really hard that you try it out on your very own computer and POOF!You try to celebrate but when you turn on your computer, you suddenly face the “Blue Screen of Death”. Then you bring it to your nearest computer shop and get it fixed and then the technician asks you to pay up his services. So that just makes your wallet empty. So do you want to still have that spent cash and the time but gain some knowledge at the same time? Then try reading tutorials gathered from every corner of the earth with the computer experts comments on it and all for free. Tutorials may range from Basic PC Repairs to Networking.
Archive for November 20th, 2009
Keyboards are essential to avid Computer Users. It is used primarily to type or enter characters which are understandable by the computer. But little do they know about the innards of it. It is composed of the Rubber Dome, the Key Matrix or Membrane and the Keyboard Controller each with a specific task. Then something wrong happens! Your keyboard doesn’t work anymore.You ponder and think what you did before the keyboard was still functioning. Then you remember spilling water in your keyboard but didn’t bother to wipe it. That may have caused the problem. So here are some tips in fixing your water-spilled keyboard :
First, disconnect your keyboard from your CPU and open it. Then, try to wipe the components of your keyboard especially the key matrix and the keyboard controller (if you see signs of presence of water on it). Next, before trying to place it back together, let it dry first. You really don’t want to experience another keyboard problem, would you? Other things can also cause problems to your keyboard like paper clips and other metals that gets inside it. One thing to remember, when opening the keyboard, always put the screws and domes in a safe place… One lost dome is directly equal to one lost keyboard letter and one lost screw equals unstability of the keyboard.
Look at the gizzards of your CPU
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CPU’s or Central Processing Units are the source of everything for your computer. Without it, your computer will be 90% useless. Then you take a peek at it and you saw all those wirings and other parts you aren’t familiar of. Maybe this experience of mine opening the CPU can broaden your knowledge and enhance it more by just reading it here 
Tips for when I opened the CPU
a. When opening the CPU always keep track of the screws.
b. When you’re on the part of disconnecting your motherboard from the CPU case, take note of the diagram found at the bottom right of your motherboard where there are wires connected to it such as the HDD Led wiring.
c. Lastly, place them on their respective ports and slots secure and tight to avoid future problems.
The components of the CPU are the Hard Disk, Motherboard, Power Supply, Cooling Fan,Video Card, Network or LAN Card, Sound Card, Floppy Disk Drive and the CD-Rom Disk Drive.
Wirings or connectors for the hardware such as the IDE Cable and SATA Cable which are essential for your CPU.
This ends my short briefing on the gizzards of your CPU. Til’ then…
