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When should I have my system PM'd?
Depending on the type of computer and
how it is used, a regular PM cycle could
vary; However, Click I.T. recommends a 6
month schedule for most systems. Servers
could require more frequent attention
than PC's. The more frequently that
systems are PM'd, the longer they will
last and the less likely you will be to
suffer down time or lost revenue. For
more information on PM cycles for
specific equipment, contact Click I.T.
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Are PM's really important?
Absolutely. Maybe you've already
experienced a catastrophic problem, or
maybe you haven't. Either way, a
thorough PM can catch some problems
before they happen. Although they may
not prevent everything, PM's have proven
themselves to be a vital part of owning
a computer, especially in the business
world. To put things in perspective, ask
yourself this question: How much is your
data worth to you and are you able to
get by without a PM?
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How much do PM's really prevent?
More than you would think! For example,
a CPU or Power Supply fan could
eventually become clogged with dust. If
left untreated, they could eventually
fail and cause serious overheating
issues, which in turn could ruin vital
components like a motherboard or
processor. Click I.T.'s PM process
includes cleaning out the inside of a
computer just for that reason. This is
just one example of the benefits behind
a PM, but if only one disaster is
averted, it could make all the
difference.
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A PM is designed to stop a problem before it occurs. More
often than not, the cost of correcting a problem after it
has arisen is more than it would have been to properly
implement a PM routine. For example, a failed hard drive
holding critical data could result in thousands of dollars
in loss, but adding a redundant drive during a PM would cost
a fraction of that!
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You can add a second hard drive to your
computer that acts as a "mirror image" of
your root drive for around $100. This means
that you could afford to have a failure on
one without losing any of your data.
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