Cleaning The Monitor; Cleaning The Mouse; Service Considerations; Tools And Software Requirements - HP ProDesk 400 G1 Maintenance And Service Manual

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If you remove a key, use a specially designed key puller to prevent damage to the keys. This tool is
available through many electronic supply outlets.
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improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly.
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Cleaning under a key may be done with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and squeezed out. Be
careful not to wipe away lubricants necessary for proper key functions. Use tweezers to remove any
fibers or dirt in confined areas. Allow the parts to air dry before reassembly.

Cleaning the monitor

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Wipe the monitor screen with a clean cloth moistened with water or with a towelette designed for
cleaning monitors. Do not use sprays or aerosols directly on the screen; the liquid may seep into the
housing and damage a component. Never use solvents or flammable liquids on the monitor.
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To clean the monitor body follow the procedures in

Cleaning the mouse

Before cleaning the mouse, ensure that the power to the computer is turned off.
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Clean the mouse ball by first removing the retaining plate and the ball from the housing. Pull out any
debris from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth before reassembly.
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To clean the mouse body, follow the procedures in

Service considerations

Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and
assembly of the computer.

Tools and software requirements

To service the computer, you need the following:
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Torx T-15 screwdriver
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Torx T-15 screwdriver
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Flat-bladed screwdriver (may sometimes be used in place of the Torx screwdriver)
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Diagnostics software

Screws

The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They may have standard or metric threads and
may be of different lengths. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the
unit. HP strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was
removed, then returned to their proper locations.
CAUTION:
area to prevent damage.

Cables and connectors

Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector.
Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting the cables, and
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Never remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the keyboard. If these keys are
As each subassembly is removed from the computer, it should be placed away from the work
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