Hardware maintenance tips.

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6 Hardware maintenance tips.
Some simple ideas that will help keep your hardware alive and healthy.

Shutdown, then power off the system before changing any part or plug (exceptions: serial port devices and ethernet interfaces)

Use anti-static mat and/or wrist strap

Be firm but gentle when seating boards, chips, connectors, etc.

Keep it clean, especially air filters & ventilation paths

Leave it powered up all the time (exception: video display)

Don't drink anything around your machinery

Put a power surge suppressor on the power line

Avoid vibrations and shocks (e.g., avoid stacking components)