Cleaning Your Server; Cleaning The Exterior - Gateway 920 User Manual

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Cleaning your server

Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server
performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a
server cleaning kit:
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A soft, lint-free cloth
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Glass cleaner
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An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension
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Isopropyl alcohol
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Cotton swabs
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A tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)
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A CD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

Warning
Always turn off your server and other peripheral devices before cleaning any
components.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your server and other parts of your system.
Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on
components.
Your server is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep
the vents free of dust. With your server 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.
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When you shut down your server, the power turns off, but
some electrical current still flows through your server. To
avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the
power cord and all other cables connected to the server.
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