Preventive Maintenance

External Care of Your Notebook

This section covers:

■Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook

■Cleaning the Keyboard

■Cleaning the Display Screen

■Cleaning the TouchPad

■Cleaning the External Mouse

■Caring for Your Notebook

Cleaning the Exterior of your Notebook

ÄCAUTION: When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns off. However, some electrical currents may still be flowing through the Notebook. To completely disconnect power from the Notebook, unplug the power and modem cables from the wall outlets and remove the battery.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the keyboard, the Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on your Notebook.

ÄCAUTION: Do not use household cleaning solvents because they will damage the finish on your Notebook.

Cleaning the Keyboard

You should clean the keyboard periodically to rid it of dust, lint, and any other foreign particles that may become trapped beneath the keys. Use a can of compressed air with a straw extension attached to

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