Caring For Your Notebook; Cleaning Your Notebook - Gateway ID58 Reference Manual

Caring for your notebook

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Cleaning your notebook

Keeping 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:
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook,
and do not put any objects on top of it. The case,
although strong, is not made to support extra
weight.
When transporting your notebook, we
recommend that you put it in a carrying case.
Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields.
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
Never turn off your notebook when the drive
indicator is on because data on the hard drive
could be lost or corrupted.
Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme
temperature changes. The case (and LCD panel)
can become brittle and easy to break in cold
temperatures and can melt or warp in high
temperatures. Damage due to either extreme is
not covered by your warranty. As a general rule,
your notebook is safest at temperatures that are
comfortable for you.
Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When
spilled onto notebook components, almost any
liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not
covered under a standard warranty.
Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust
and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and
can lead to permanent damage to the notebook.
Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these
slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent
damage to the notebook.
When storing your notebook for an extended
period of time, unplug AC power and remove the
battery after discharging them partway.