Cleaning / Moving Your Computer

The Computer:

• Keep it in a dry, clean space and stand it on a flat surface

• Minimize exposure to dust – don’t get the power switches or other controls wet

• If you move it from a very cold environment to a warm environment, give the components time to reach room temperature before switching them on

• Use a mild cleaning solution (no detergents!) and a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces

• Occasionally remove dust from interior surfaces, taking care not to touch or damage connections or chips

The keyboard:

• Keep food and drinks away from the keyboard

• Use a mild cleaning solution and a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces

The monitor :

• Don’t touch the screen with hard objects such as pens and pencils

• Remove dust from the surface by blowing it or wiping it gently with a dry cloth; then use a soft cloth with nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner

• Check cleaner instructions to be sure that it is safe for glass

The mouse :

• When your mouse A small hand-held device, similar to a trackball, used to control the position of the cursor on the video display; movements of the mouse on a desktop correspond to movements of the cursor on the screen. doesn’t obey you, it’s time to clean it, use a mild cleaning solution (no detergents!) and a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces.

Moving the computer:

• It’s possible to damage data on the hard disk when you move your computer, so you should back up all critical data first. Remove all data disks from the drives. Turn off the computer and all peripherals. Unplug the power cord and disconnect all cables. If you aren’t familiar with the panel setup on your computer, sketch the location of cables first.

• Pack the computer and peripherals in well-cushioned packing cartons, preferably the original boxes.