Cleaning Procedures; Cleaning The Display (All-In-Ones Or Notebooks); Cleaning The Sides Or Cover; Cleaning The Touchpad, Keyboard, Or Mouse - HP Computer User Manual

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer.
WARNING!
computer while it is turned on.
Turn off the computer.
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Disconnect AC power.
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Disconnect all powered external devices.
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CAUTION:
directly on any computer surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal
components.

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be
sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

Cleaning the sides or cover

To clean the sides or cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning
solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.
NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and
debris.

Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse

WARNING!
vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris
on the keyboard surface.
CAUTION:
keys.
To clean the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse, use a soft microfiber cloth or a chamois moistened
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with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.
To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a
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can of compressed air with a straw extension.

Traveling with or shipping your computer

If you have to travel with or ship your computer, here are some tips to keep your equipment safe.
Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
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Back up your information to an external drive.
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Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital storage cards, from the
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computer.
Turn off, and then disconnect all external devices.
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Remove any media from the drive before removing the drive from a drive bay.
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To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your
To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a
To prevent damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip between the
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