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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Electronic Products Assembly
and Servicing

Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Maintain Computer Equipment
and Systems
(Exploratory Course)
TLE - Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (Exploratory Course)

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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Maintain Computer Equipment and Systems

First Edition, 2020

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Agnes Marian F. Alolor
Editor: Paulo C. Sanico
Reviewer: Almer John A. Basuel
Illustrator: Agnes Marian F. Alolor
Layout Artist: Agnes Marian F. Alolor
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Electronic Products Assembly
and Servicing

Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Maintain Computer Equipment
and Systems
(Exploratory Course)
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall
guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson
prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on
lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson.
At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-
check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity
and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, notes to the
Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for
strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your
home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary
marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions
carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty
in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

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 Let Us Learn!

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the basic concepts and procedures on how to maintain
computer equipment and systems. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are also arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module has one lesson:

• Lesson 1- Maintain Computer Equipment and Systems

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. undergo systems cleaning, minor maintenance, and replacement of

consumables (TLE_IAEPAS912PCO-lg-8.1.1);
2. implement procedures for ensuring security of data, including regular
backups and virus checks (TLE_IAEPAS912PCO-lg-8.1.2); and
3. perform basic file maintenance (TLE_IAEPAS912PCO-lg-8.1.3).

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 Lesson
Maintain Computer
1 Equipment and Systems

Let Us Try!
How well do you know about the topic? Let us try to find out how much
you know about maintaining computer equipment and systems by identifying
the following statements below if True or False. After answering this, you may
check the answers at the last part of this module.

TRUE or FALSE
Direction: Before the number, write TRUE if the statement is correct, and
FALSE if it is wrong.

____________ 1. Maintaining computer equipment and systems protects the

computer hardware and data stored on it as well.

____________ 2. To back up file your files means to save your documents in a

thumb drive, CD or in an external hard drive.

____________ 3. Sharing computer passwords to anybody ensures the

security of files.

____________ 4. Computer monitors are cleaned using a soft cloth.

____________ 5. Shutting down the computer often increases its life span.

____________ 6. Computer maintenance and systems cleaning are routine

activities conducted to keep computers system work properly.

____________ 7. Removing unnecessary files in the computer will decrease

space and speed of the computer.

____________ 8. Regularly backing up important files secures computer data.

____________ 9. For better results, computers should be turned on while you

are cleaning its parts.

____________10. Scanning your computer regularly can keep it safe from

viruses and other malicious software.

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 Let Us Study
Day1

Good Job!
Now that you are done answering the Pre-Test, let us do the Matching
type Activity. Below are the important terms in this lesson. Your task is to
read and match Column A to Column B. Write your answers in separate
sheet of paper. Goodluck!

ACTIVITY 1.1 – MATCH ME!

Column A Column B

_______ 1. Maintenance a. To help or support.

_______ 2. Virus b. Collection of stored data.

c. A process performed to keep

_______ 3. Backup computers in a good state and
functional.

d. It infects your programs and

_______ 4. Security files and alter the way your
computer operates.

e. The state of being free from

_______ 5. Files
danger or threat.

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INFORMATION SHEET

Congratulations! You have done a great job! Now you ready to learn on
the basic steps on how to maintain computer equipment and systems. Keep
up the good work!

Basic Computer Maintenance

Computer maintenance and

systems cleaning are routine activities
conducted in computers to keep it
working properly and its entire system
run more smoothly. These practices
can keep computers run longer and
avoid the damage potential parts and
expensive repairs and eventually
reduce the risk of break down.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

Maintaining computer equipment and systems by cleaning your

computer’s hardware and software is important since it will not only protect your
computer hardware and increase its life span but also the data stored on it as
well.
Routine maintenance which is also known as Preventive maintenance is
performed on a regular basis to keep computer in top shape, to keep things
working well and reduce the chance of something to wrong while using it.

This type of maintenance must be given attention regularly since computers

are made up of many moving parts that get hot during its usage. If this is so, the
condition may result for the metal to expand and then contract while cooling
down again which will eventually promote unavoidable wear and tear to the
different parts of the computer. And unfortunately, after many times of use will
cause the computer parts to fail.
Dust and debris can clog computer fans and ports which reduces air low,
forms a “blanket” on internal components that traps heat, and prevents hardware
from maintaining a solid connection.

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 Desktop computers are generally very easy to clean since it has parts
that can be detached like the removable side panel or removable front panel
that comes off with just a few screws. Once separated , cleaning is as easy as
taking a compressed air or a vacuum on it to blow air outwards from the
inside.
Laptops, unlike desktop computers can be more quite challenging since
most people cannot thoroughly clean the parts because its computer parts
are not removal or cannot be taken off easily.

Procedures in Basic Maintenance and Systems Cleaning

To keep your computer’s in good shape, perform the following key tasks
after turning off and unplugging your computer. It is also necessary to allow
all parts to cool down and be handled delicately when cleaning.

A. Clean your computer regularly.

Computer keyboard

Procedure:

1. Unplug the keyboard.

2. Turn the keyboard upside down.
3. Shake it to remove dirt and dust.
4. Blow compressed air to clean
between the keys.
5. Clean the top of the keys using
soft cloth. Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor
6. Reconnect the keyboard to the
computer once it is dry.

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Computer Screen/Monitor

Procedure:

1. Unplug the computer screen.

2. Wipe with a soft cloth.
3. Let it dry.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

Computer surfaces

Procedures:

1. Dust computer casing using

cloth.
2. Blow dusts build up out vents
and fans.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor2020

B. Keep food and beverages away.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

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C. Place your computer in a well-
ventilated area.

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D. Move the computer only when it

is turned off and unplugged.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

E. Do not shut down your computer

too often.

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 There are also other essential activities to do to keep the computer
running smoothly, to minimize system crashes caused by software problems,
to secure the system against viruses and other malware, and prevent data
loss. The following are:

1. Back up your files.

Save or copy your documents, videos, and other data using a CD or
DVD, an external hard drive, and thumb drives.
2. Do a full scan for viruses.
Scan your computer regularly to keep it safe from viruses and
malicious software. Also, regularly update your anti-virus to combat
new viruses and protect your computer.
3. Delete temporary files.
Remove unnecessary files to increase space and enhance speed and
performance of your system.
4. Update your programs and applications.
This will help improve the stability and security of the software,
remove outdated features, and increase better user experience.
5. Uninstall programs and applications you no longer use.
To add hard drive space and increase computer speed.

How to ensure security of data:

1. Use strong passwords and change it

regularly.

2. Do not share your password to others.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

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3. Check regularly if the computer is
affected by a virus.

4. Update the operating system,

programs, and applications.

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5. Regularly back up important files.

You may use an external hard drive, a

CD/DVD or a flash drive.

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

In backing up your files using an

External hard drive, you typically
connect the drive to your computer
or laptop with a USB cable.

Once the drive is connected, you can

choose individual files or folders to
copy onto the external hard drive.

In the event you lose a file or a

Photos taken personally by Agnes Marian Alolor

document, you can retrieve copies

from the external hard drive.

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 Let Us Practice
Day 2
Did you understand the lesson above? Well, to check if you really
understand it, let us do the Fill in the Blank activity.
Are you ready? Let us begin!

ACTIVITY 1.2 – FILL ME IN!

Direction: Read and understand each statement below carefully and fill in
the blank(s) with the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. ______________________ is performed on a regular basis to keep
computer in top shape, to keep things working well and reduce the
chance of something to wrong while using it.

2. ____________________ are collection of stored data in the computer.

3. Computers should be _________________ while you are cleaning its parts.

4. Save or copy your documents, videos, and other data using a CD or

DVD, an __________________, and thumb drives.

5. Update your programs and applications will help improve the

______________, and _____________ of the software, remove outdated
features, and increase better user experience.

6. _____________ your computer regularly to keep it safe from viruses and

malicious software.

7. Cleaning the monitor of your computer requires a ________________.

8. To ensure the security of files and data in the computer,

___________________ should not be shared to everybody and must be
changed regularly.

9. Removing the unnecessary files can increase the _____________ and

enhance speed and performance of your system.

10. Maintaining computer equipment and systems is important since it

will protect your computer hardware and increase its _____________.

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 Let Us Practice More
Day 3
After knowing the different ways on maintaining computer equipment
and computer systems, you are now ready to mentally perform the basic
procedures on maintaining the files in your computer based on the given
steps.
Analyze the procedures carefully and choose the correct steps to
perform by placing an / on the correct step/s and X on the irrelevant steps/s
in computer hardware maintenance. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
Good luck and have fun!

ACTIVITY 1.3 IS IT OR ?

A. Kean, a Grade 8 student was given a task by his teacher to maintain

the computer hardware as part of its monthly maintenance. His teacher
gave him a cleaning tools to aid him in performing the job.
Which of the following steps should he perform?

/ or X STEPS:

A. Dust computer casing using cloth.

B. Open My Computer/My PC.

C. Select Add a printer or scanner.

D. Click right side of the mouse to highlight the file

E. Wipe computer screen with a soft cloth.

F. Turn off and unplugged the computer.

G. Enter a new name for the file.

H. Blow dusts build up out vents and fans

I. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button.

J. Clean the top of the keys of the keyboard using soft cloth

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B. Identify if the following is a / or X in maintaining computer equipment and
systems

1. Share computer
password to your
best friend.

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2. Avoid bringing
foods and beverages.

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3. Save important
files in a thumb drive.

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4. Cleaning the keyboard

with wet sponge.

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5. Delete unnecessary
files.

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Let Us Remember
Complete the sentences by sharing your ideas about the lesson in
this module. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
1. I have learned that in maintaining computer physical parts, it is
necessary to
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
2. It is important to perform routine maintenance of computer equipment
and systems because
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
What did you observe while completing this activity? Good
observation! While completing the sentences, you already gained the
knowledge and able to master the lesson as well. Keep it up!

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 Let Us Assess
Day 4
You are about to finish this module with ease. Congratulations for
reaching this far. Let us check how far you have learned in this journey.
Answer the following questions below appropriately. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper.
Test I - Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Maintaining computer equipment and systems by cleaning your computer’s
hardware and software is important to _________ the computer hardware
and increase its life span.
a. delete c. save
b. protect d. increase

2. What is performed on a regular basis to keep computer in top shape, to

keep things working well and reduce the chance of something to wrong
while using it?
a. Condition based maintenance
b. Corrective maintenance
c. Routine maintenance
d. Room maintenance

3. It is a collection of stored data.

a. Programs c. Updates
b. Windows d. File

4. Which of the following procedures is not necessary in maintaining files in

your computer?
a. Back up files using a CD or thumb drive.
b. Clean the computer keyboard using compressed air.
c. Locate unnecessary files then delete.
d. Save important files.

5. Mark was given a task by her teacher to perform maintenance procedure

on the physical parts of the computer. She asked help from you on what to
do and as friend, you gave her an advised to perform the following except:
a. Update the operating system, programs, and applications.
b. Blow compressed air to clean between the keys of the keyboard.
c. Dust computer casing using a soft brush or cloth.
d. Move the computer only when it is turned off and unplugged.

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B. TRUE or FALSE
Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong.

_______________1. To ensure the security of files and data in the computer,

passwords should be shared to everybody and must not be
changed regularly.

_______________2. Shutting down the computer often increases its life span.

_______________3. Back up computer files by saving it to a DVD, CD or

thumb drives.

______________4. Computers should be turned off while you are cleaning its
parts.

_______________5. Removing the unnecessary files can increase the space

and enhance speed and performance of your system.

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 Let Us Enhance
Day 5
You are amazing! This would be easy! Below are the illustrations in
maintaining computer equipment and systems. Answer the questions and
write it on a separate sheet of paper.
ACTIVITY 1.4 – WHAT’S UP?
Direction: Briefly describe the procedures shown inside the box.
Picture Description

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 Let Us Reflect

You have reached the end of this module. Thank you for the time and
effort you have extended just to accomplish the different tasks given in each
section of this module. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

What I have Learned What I Still Want to Learn

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Let Us Try DAY 1 DAY 2

Let Us Study Let Us Practice
Activity 1.1 Activity 1.2
1.True
2.True 1. Routine /Preventive
3.False 1. C
maintenance
4.True 2. D 2. file
5.False 3. turned off
6. True 3. A 4. external hard drive
7. False 5. stability, security
8. True 4. E 6. scan
9. False 7. soft cloth
10. True 5. B
8. password
9. space
10. life span

1.
DAY 3 DAY 4
Let Us Practice More Let Us Remember
Let Us Assess
Activity 1.3
A. B.
Possible answers
A. B.
A. / 1. X
1. keep it working
B. X 2. / 1. B 1. FALSE
properly/smoothly and avoid
C. X 3. /
future damage 2. C 2. FALSE
D. X 4. X
E. / 5. / 2. protect/improve and 3. D 3. TRUE
F. / increase life span of
G. X computer 4. B 4. TRUE
H. /
I. X 5. A 5. TRUE
J. /

DAY 5
Let Us Reflect
Let us Enhance
Activity 1.4

1. cleaning monitor of the computer Answers may vary

2. saving files for file maintenance

3. cleaning computer keyboard

4. cleaning computer metal surfaces

Lesson 3: Maintain Computer Equipment and Systems

Answer key to Activities

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PC Hardware Servicing K to 12 – Technology and Livelihood Education,

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K-12 Module in TLE - ICT Grade 9 K to 12 – Technology and Livelihood

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Accessed on December 15, 20202 from https://lrmds.deped.gov.
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Picture Image, Maintain Computer Equipment and Systems, (Alolor,

Agnes Marian F. ,2020)

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https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/what-is-a-computer/1/

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Department of Education – Region XI (DepEd- XI)

F. Torres St., Davao City

Telefax: (082) 291-1665; (082) 221-6147

Email Address: regionxi@deped.gov.ph * lrms.regionxi@deped.gov.ph