Dell PY760 manual Cleaning Your Computer, Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor, Touch Pad, CDs and DVDs

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 can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard and to remove any dirt or lint from the display.

Touch Pad

1Shut down and turn off your computer.

2Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets.

3Remove any installed batteries.

4Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.

CDs and DVDs

NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive.

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.

1Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.

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