Cleaning Your Computer 75

Cleaning Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the
electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment or a can of compressed air
to remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from
between the keys on the keyboard.
NOTICE: Do not wipe the display screen with a soap or alcohol solution. Doing so
may damage the antiglare coating.
To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
If possible, use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the
monitor’s antistatic coating.
NOTICE: Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.
Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft
cleaning cloth moistened with water.

Mouse (Non-Optical)

1
Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise,
and then remove the ball.
2
Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3
Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint.
4
Clean the rollers inside the ball cage with a cotton swab moistened lightly
with isopropyl alcohol.
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