Cleaning Your Computer; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning The Keyboard; Cleaning The Monitor - Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro User Manual

Cleaning your computer

Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your computer performing
at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit:
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Cleaning the exterior

electrical current still flows through it. To avoid possible injury from electrical
shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall
outlets.
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Cleaning the keyboard

You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
To clean the keyboard:
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Cleaning the monitor

scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
To clean the monitor:
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A soft, lint-free cloth
An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension
Cotton swabs
An optical disc drive cleaning kit
Warning
When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some
Always turn off your computer and other peripheral devices before cleaning any
components.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system. Do
not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on
components.
Your computer is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents
free of dust. With your computer 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.
Use an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint
trapped under the keys.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside
down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the
keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it.
Caution
A flat-panel display is made of specially coated glass and can be
To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen. Dampen
the cloth (never apply liquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth.
To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the monitor screen.
Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), then wipe the screen with
the cloth.
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