Gateway 960 manual Cleaning your server, Cleaning the exterior

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Cleaning your server

Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a server cleaning kit:

■A soft, lint-free cloth

■Glass cleaner

■An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension

■Isopropyl alcohol

■Cotton swabs

■A tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)

■A CD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

Warning

When you shut down your server, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your server. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.

Always turn off your server and other peripheral devices before cleaning any components.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your server and other parts of your system. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components.

Your server is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your server turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents.

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