Cleaning Your Notebook; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning The Keyboard - Gateway M320 User Manual

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:
■ A soft, lint-free cloth
■ An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension
■
Cotton swabs
■
A DVD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

Warning
Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any
components. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of
your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because
they can damage the finish on components.
Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case,
so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off and
unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be
careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust
from the inside of your notebook.

Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of
air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped
under the keys.
When you shut down your notebook, the power
turns off, but some electrical current still flows
through your notebook. To avoid possible injury
from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and
modem cable from the wall outlets.
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