The Worst Three Computer Breakdowns

                It’s an inevitable fact of computer ownership; sooner or later something will break. It might be a physical break, a banged enclosure or a chipped panel perhaps, or maybe a software error that renders your computer an unresponsive paperweight. Either way, you should be prepared for all possibilities, be they easy fixes or something a little more troublesome. Whether the computer you’re using is a business optimized server or a simple desktop deployment you keep in your home office, there are certain breakdowns which translate into “worst case scenario” regardless of the make or model. So you can be prepared for these worst case scenarios, here they are: the three worst computer breakdowns.

Number Three: Melted Processor

The processor is essentially the brain of any computer, crunching all the numbers and performing all logical operations which it receives. Without a processor, the computer can no longer compute, rendering the whole namesake of the machine into a “name only” designation. A fried processor can result from any number of problems. Processors are relatively fragile, and if by chance your computer’s fan failed along with the safety protocols, the internal components would get hot enough to damage the processor. Why is it so bad? A processor can’t easily be repaired because of its very small size, and often requires replacement.

Number Two: Hard Drive Failure

Depending on your level of preparedness, a hard drive failure can either be a minor inconvenience or a potentially expensive, high-risk problem. Since most hard drives consist of moving components (a disk spinning at speeds up to fifteen thousand rotations per minute, for instance) when a hard drive breaks, it can result in irreparable drive damage. Computer professionals can attempt to recover data from the disk itself, but sometimes the damage exceeds the ability of technician retrieval. Consider losing all of your business data in one fell swoop. It’s a potential business ender if not a major impediment to success. Most business have several redundant drives for their important data, but data which isn’t backed up regularly runs the risk of being lost forever. For this reason, a hard drive failure is number two on our list.

Number One: Fried Motherboard

If the processor is the brain of a computer, then the motherboard is like the secondary nervous system. It conducts all the electrical signals for the computer. A fried circuit board may potentially fry any other electrical component attached to the circuit board, making it the number one worst computer breakdown. We had a motherboard which shorted due to environmental factors. We ordered a new 42w7652 motherboard as a replacement and were lucky enough not to need to replace much else. A motherboard short is the worst computer breakdown because it may, in certain circumstances, entail many more repairs. The 42w7652 is a central hub for every computer component and peripheral. If something happens to a motherboard, every component is rendered worthless until a replacement can be found and connections made. Keep an eye out for these problems and you’ll be quick to react should anything happen.