Preventative Maintenance
(PM)
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What is Preventative Maintenance? "
Preventive Maintenance, often abbreviated PM,
refers to performing regular maintenance in order to prevent
system problems. This is in comparison to diagnostic or corrective
maintenance, which is performed to correct a current problem.
IMAGINE THIS: If
you have ever owned or cared for a car then you know
all about what preventive maintenance is. Oil changes,
Rotating Tires, Tune-Ups... you do that so your engine
will last and you won't have car troubles down the road.
Your computer requires the same amount of maintenance
as a vehicle does. The vents and fans can become clogged with
dust just as your air filters do in your car. Your computer gets
clogged up inside with Temporary files and cookies in the same
way that you need an oil change.The hardware inside your computer
eventually wears out and needs replaced similar to your car.
You need to add cleaners and fluids occasionally; just as you
have to clean your computer from viruses or add more memory to
the mainboard.... and YES... Different computers in different environments NEED
DIFFERENT amounts of Preventative Maintenance
" Why
Do You Need It? "
* Preventive Maintenance Saves
You Money:
What? How can spending money monthly cost me less in the long run?
Avoiding problems will save you money compared to paying for new
components or repeated repair jobs, or worse a NEW Computer!
* Preventive Maintenance Saves Time:
Preventive maintenance procedures are quite simple compared to
troubleshooting and repair procedures. You can pay a pre-determined
fee for Preventative Maintenance, compared to an undetermined
amount of time (and Money!) for troubleshooting a computer at
our hourly rate.
* Preventive Maintenance Helps Safeguard
Your Data:
The data on the hard disk is more important than the hardware that
houses it. If your computer crashed today...how would it affect
your life tommorrow? How much do you rely on your computer system
to perform everyday activities? You would be surprised at home
common computer use has become in this time period. you don't realize
how much you rely on your computer until you have to go without
it for a long period of time. Try it yourself... don't check your
E-Mail for one or two days... it will start to get to you quick!
* Preventive Maintenance Helps Improve
Performance:
Performance of your system will degrade over time.Preventive maintenance
will help to improve the speed of your system in these respects.
" Why
Do We Offer This As A Service?
"
Most Computer Service Centers focus on
one-time fixes. They look for one-time customers instead
of long-term clients. In and Out computer service. Many
computer businesses do not care if a customer comes back
to them or whether they refer them to others. They try
to make the most profit possible, as quick as possible,
when dealing with the customer. What computer users want
is for their computers to be running properly, and to
have reliable support when they encounter a problem.
What many Computer Service Centers want is for computer
users to have problems with their computers. They obviously
do not have the same interests.
At CGrafiks we have a different attitude.
. We believe that if we can keep your computer running
well at all times, then you will be glad to refer your
friends and family to us. We know that if you need service
in the future, you will be more than willing to come
back to us to do it and in the meanwhile we are getting
steady income from your referrals! Why? We
like to think it is because of our reputable knowledge
and southern hospitality. It could be because our services
offer the most value to the client and not just to our
wallet~!
SO
WHAT DO YOU GET?
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20+
POINT INSPECTION |
| 1 |
Diagnose all Computer Hardware - CPU,
RAM, Hard Drive, CD/DVD, VGA, PCI, DMA - Verify Correct
Operating Temperatures! Recommend Hardware Replacement
if necessary.
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| 2 |
Verify All Hardware Drivers are installed
and up to date. |
| 3 |
Review Server Error logs and address
any issues that might cause a problem
Review Event Viewer and Performance logs on Workstation
PC's.
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| 4 |
Update and / or Upgrade hardware firmware
- Firewall, Routers, CD/DVD, Etc. |
| 5 |
Apply any critical service packs
and required software upgrades.
Update: Adobe Reader, Java, Flash and Microsoft Updates!
IE7 and Service Pack 3 if applicable are installed.
Recently purchased software installations
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| 6 |
Check UPS (Battery Backups) - Verify
they still hold a charge and are functioning properly. |
| 7 |
Remove Unnecessary startup items and
clear Browsing History in Internet Explorer or Mozilla
Firefox. (Temp files, cookies, History, Forms, Passwords)
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| 8 |
Backup Internet Explorer favorites,
or Mozilla Firefox favorites |
| 9 |
Flush DNS Resolver Cache and verify
network security settings. |
| 10 |
Update Malware Removal Software -
Virus, Spyware, Adware
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| 11 |
Schedule automatic Malware scans:
Virus, Spyware, Adware
Manually run Malware Scans - (If
not scanning automatically)
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| 12 |
Review virus activity logs and warn
customer of unsafe browsing behaviors or software
installations that may cause problems. |
| 13 |
Run Disk Cleanup, Defragment if necessary.
DO SCANDISK LAST!
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| 14 |
PC Performance settings are optimized.
- Check Full Hard Disk Volumes. Schedule Scandisk,
Defragmenter, Automatic Updates, and Disk Cleanup
for weekly cleanup.
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| 15 |
15. System Restore Point created after
all maintenance is performed. |
| 16 |
Check Printers - Print Test Page,
verify ink levels and gather replacement part numbers
for customer. |
| 17 |
DON'T FORGET SCANDISK - RESTART THE
PC! |
| 18 |
Clean External of Computer Tower and
Monitors. Clean mouse, keyboard. |
| 19 |
Perform Internal cleaning of computer
components. CPU, Heatsinks, Fans, and Vents. Ensure
Proper Cooling inside the Case. Check Fans and vents. |
| 20 |
Meeting to discuss current issues
and address future requirements or upgrades. |
| 21 |
Answer any technical questions the
customer may have |
" How
Much Does It Cost? "
We charge the same
amount for a Business as we do for a Residential customer. As a business, we
understand how expensive it can be to stay running and
therefore do not charge different rates as many Service
Centers do. We charge $50 per hour (1 hour minimum) for
an onsite service call within 25 miles of Crossville,
TN, and $35 per hour if the computer is brought to us
at the shop. Now, as you can see from the chart above...
there is a lot of work involved in a PM plan and yours
may vary depending on your location and size of your
network. Sadly, I cannot give you an exact price right
now.
You can start by viewing our PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT and PRICING to
decide which plan works best for you.
THEN
CONTACT US - A live technician will contact you to
set up a FREE walk-thru at your location and diagnose your network; giving
you the best possible diagnosis of what it will take to get your systems under
control. We currently service Windows 2000, NT, XP, VISTA, and
will be offering service for MAC, and LINUX SOON.
All network equipment such as hubs, switches, routers, ethernet cable, print
servers, Windows Servers, fiber optic cables, Installations of projection systems
and audio video equipment. Multimedia Media Center setups
for in home theatre systems. + MUCH MORE. Give us a call and
we will walk through it together.
PHONE: 931-335-0398
TESTIMONIALS
" Josh explains things in a lay language manner. This is so helpful when
trying to understand the computer world. From the first
time we had Josh come to fix our computers, we were so
very impressed with his knowledge, professionalism, and his work ethics! - Bobbie
Reynolds - TN" .
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