
Cleaning your notebook
Cleaning your notebookKeeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit:
■A soft,
■An aerosol can of air that has a narrow,
■Cotton swabs
■A DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets.
Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components.
Use a damp,
Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook 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. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook.
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