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How To Clean And Maintain The Laptop Main Components How To Clean And Maintain The Laptop Main Components It’s a well known fact that laptop computers are a big investment and once you have spent your hard earned money it’s important to make sure that your investment is protected by taking care of it and therefore prolonging its life. Many people keep their machines for years regardless of the updated models. And, after spending your hard earned cash on a notebook, and relying on it in a variety of ways, some time should be spent looking after your investment to make it work more efficiently, and to prolong its life.

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The Display Screen The LCD screens of laptops require special care. Some models include a special cleaning cloth, if not you can buy special cleaner and cloths at any computer store or even at Wal Mart where you can get a deal on this type of item. It’s really important that you do not use just any cleaner or cloth to clean LCD screens. They are specially designed and the liquid crystal display needs special care, a very soft cloth and special cleaner. You can make your own at home using alcohol and use an old very soft t-shirt, but in reality it’s easier, economical and safer to just buy the kit.

LCD Screen Cleaning Tips

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While many people mistakenly believe that most computers only last a short while because new tech advances force upgrades, this is not always the case. It’s a fact that even the best tablet computers and laptops can stop working without the proper care. Also, if you are having some issues with the laptop’s performance, don’t just call a tech

• Always, make sure that the machine is unplugged prior to cleaning the screen. • If you are using a spray, never apply it directly to the screen. This can make it run down the screen and into the circuitry and can cause it short circuit. Just spray a small amount onto a soft cloth and then very softly and carefully wipe the screen without using a lot of pressure. • Never use tissues or even a wool based cloth as these can damage the display with scratches and also leave behind residual

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fibers. • Specialty cloths are best, or very very soft old 100% cotton t-shirts.

If your laptop will not be used for some time, say two weeks, or it remains plugged into AC power for long periods of time then it’s best to remove the battery. Also, if the laptop is constantly plugged into an AC outlet then it’s best to use it and let the run down once every week until it’s drained and then fully charge it again.

and turn it upside down. Gently shake the laptop sideways and tap on the back to release the loose particles. Another great way to clean the laptop keyboard is with the compressed air cleaners available at most computer shops and isles. Use it blow away any loose particles from the keys. For stubborn grime and stains that have built up on the keys use a lint free cloth moistened with water for cleaning a sticky keyboard. The cloth should only be damp and not wet as to not have any water seeping into the keys as you clean. Use it to gently scrub each of the keys and the board in general. Cleaning a computer keyboard may seem like a tedious task but it is very important if you want the keys to continue to function properly.

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Cleaning a Laptop Keyboard

Cleaning The Chassis

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In general all the various nooks and crannies of the laptop should be dust free. A good idea is to use that compressed air to blow out any visible dust. Also, it’s smart to contact the manufacturer, visit their website or consult your product manual for cleaning tips for your particular model. Various models of laptops use different materials for the chassis so it’s important to use the proper cleaners.

As time passes the keyboard on the laptop will get really dirty. Dust, food crumbs, ash from cigarettes and other nasty particles collect inside and in between the keys. Also grime builds from the various dirt flying through the air and landing on the keyboard. After some time this type of dirt works its way between the keys and actuators and makes typing less accurate and causes damage to the keyboard.

If you don’t feel comfortable maintaining the laptop yourself, there are various laptop cleaning services that can handle this task for you to ensure that nothing gets damaged when you are cleaning your laptop by yourself. CloudTag: Cleaning , Laptop , Clean , Maintain , Hp pavilion dv5 batteries , Dell xps m1330 batteries , dell inspiron 1300 batteries , Hp 6735s batteries

To dislodge some of this dirt and particles from the keyboard, turn off the laptop, open the screen

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