You are a student in an IT education program that places a strong emphasis on practical skills and ethical considerations. The university has partnered with a local organization that donates outdated computer hardware to be refurbished and distributed to underprivileged schools. As part of this initiative, you are assigned to a hands$-$on hardware maintenance project. The challenge is not only to ensure the proper functioning of the hardware but also to navigate ethical dilemmas and apply professional practices.

You are assigned a set of outdated computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals.

You are expected to adhere to industry best practices for hardware maintenance within your organization. This involves documenting the diagnosing of hardware issues, repairing or replacing faulty components, and ensuring comprehensive reporting on how systems meet the minimum performance standards.

Task Components:

$1.$ Professional Practices: $(4$ Marks$)$

$$ Discuss the industry professional practices for hardware maintenance and describe two scenarios in which you will apply these practices.