IBM A21e manual Cleaning your computer, Caring for your ThinkPad computer

Caring for your ThinkPad computer

vOnly an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.

vDo not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.

vTake care not to turn your computer over while the ac adapter is plugged in. This could break the adapter plug.

vTurn off your computer if you are replacing a device in a device bay, or else verify that the device is warm- or hot-swappable.

vIf you exchange drives in your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if supplied).

vStore your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives in the appropriate containers or packaging when they are not being used.

Cleaning your computer

Occasionally clean your computer as follows:

vUse a soft cloth moistened with nonalkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer.

vAvoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard.

vGently wipe the display with a dry, soft cloth.

8ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide