How to Prepare Your Equipment for Extra Hot Days

• Don't leave any tech equipment in the cars even for short periods of time. The temperature can rise very high in a matter of minutes.
• Make sure that power supply fans are not clogged with dust. Canned air will assist with the cleaning of power supply fans.
• Do not have excess clutter around the back of your computer. It needs to be well ventilated.
• If the equipment feels extra hot (almost burning hot) power it off and leave it off until it's cooled.
• Be prepared for power cuts. If your power cuts, unplug your equipment. When the power comes back on it may come on and off several times and could ruin your hard drive or big screen tv. Disregard if your equipment is plugged into a UPS unit.
• Keep an eye on the thermometer if you don't have AC. If your room temperature goes above 90 degrees consider leaving your equipment off or at least not on for extended periods. Overheating causes permanent damage.
• Make sure all your files are backed up in case the hot day fries your equipment!

Remember: heat is the ENEMY of electronics!