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Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Computer

Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the unit upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it.

Cleaning the computer screen

Use a soft cloth and water to clean the computer screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth.

Caution

The computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.

Cleaning the mouse

If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy.

Help and

Support

For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword Video tutorials in the HelpSpot Search

box , then click the arrow.

Click Cleaning the mouse.

Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free cloth.

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