Troubleshooting Computers

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Troubleshooting Computers

• Campbell High School
• Phillip, Monica, Chantel, Shawnna

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How to reboot on a MacIntosh

• The user should push the triangular button found
  on the computer tower below the power button on
  the far left.

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Monitor problems

• Check that all connections are properly attached.
• Check that power sources are on.

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How to Zap the PRAM

• Hold Option, Apple, P, R keys at the same time
  while restarting the computer.
• After hearing the restart sound three times then
  let go all keys.

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Force Quit

• Hold the Option, Apple and escape keys until a
  box appears on the screen.
• At this time click on the button labeled force
  quit.

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Computer Maintenance

• Clean screen using alcohol and paper towel.
• Pour the alcohol on the paper towel and wipe
  screen.
• Remove cords from the rear of the computer and
  open the back cover.
• Place computer to the edge of the desk with the
  rear facing towards you.
• Gently pull downward and towards you. Then place
  the motherboard aside.
• Wipe dust from the keyboard and in and around the
  computer using paper towels and alcohol.
• Using a vacuum blow dust away from motherboard
  and computer
• Return motherboard to proper position and replug
  all cables.
• Place computer to original place.

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Created by the Talented Students of JAMES
CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL

• Phillip, Monica, Chantel, Shawnna