9 Maintenance

Cleaning your tablet

Cleaning products

Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your tablet:

Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example: germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.)

Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid

Water with mild soap solution

Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)

Static-free cloth wipes

CAUTION: Avoid the following cleaning products:

Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the tablet.

Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the tablet. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your tablet.

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your tablet while it is turned on:

Shut down the tablet.

Disconnect external power.

Disconnect all powered external devices.

CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any tablet surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.

Cleaning the display

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-freeglass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

Cleaning the sides and cover

To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe.

NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the tablet, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris.

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