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step1: Now that you’re inside the laptop, use a torch to look around for built-up dust and dirt. Using the eraser-end of a pencil or tweezers, pick off any nasty deposits you come across.
Start at the fan, then work your way to the ducts and vents. Look under the ribbon cables, around the hard drive, and near the tiny circuit boards. Grime can hide in the oddest places, like the processor’s copper-coloured heat sink, so make sure you explore all the laptop’s nooks and crannies.
Step 2: You’ve done the detail work, and now it’s time to go big. Put on a dust mask, if you have one. Grab the can of compressed air and spray down the inside of your laptop. Go nuts. Blow out all the dust you can find. It won’t be pretty, and you might want to have a vacuum cleaner running nearby to grab all the junk it as it comes out. Don’t be surprised if a lot comes out of that little laptop.
Step 3: Now that you’ve made your first pass at cleaning out the inside, give your laptop a little shake to dislodge any particularly resilient dust and grime. Keep cleaning and shaking until nothing more comes out.
Step 4: Now that the inside of your laptop is as clean as a whistle, it’s time to tidy up that nasty keyboard. Don’t be embarrassed by what you find: Most keyboards have enough crumbs to feed a flock of pigeons for weeks. Use the can of compressed air to blow it clean, but be careful not to break any keys off.
Step 5: While you’ve still got the laptop open, give each of the major components a quick look to see if any are loose. A loose motherboard or hard drive can cause damage in the long run, so make sure all of the screws are tight and all of the cables are well connected. When tightening the screws, be careful not to overdo it — gently tighten until you feel some resistance. When you’re done, reconnect the access panels on the underside of your laptop.
Step 6: All laptop screens are susceptible to nicks and scratches, and the latest glossy, high-contrast displays show off fingerprints that even Columbo couldn’t miss. We like to give our screens a quick rubdown about once a week. You can use any brand of window cleaner so long as it doesn’t contain ammonia or any harsh detergents. We’re partial to Sprayway, because it gets all foamy and doesn’t leave annoying streaks; unfortunately, Sprayway can be hard to find in some places, and you may have to make a special trip to a glass or mirror store to find it.
now do it by yourself.

Originally posted 2010-01-26 13:39:43. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Author Donna Barnes Is The On-air Expert For ABC News What Would You Do? & VH-1s Rock Of Love Charm School. Her Ebook Is The Only One To Empower Singles To Make Better Choices, Be Their Best & Take Healthier Action So They Can Attract A Healthy Partner.

ABC News Expert – How To Get & Keep A Wonderful Man.

Originally posted 2009-12-30 13:42:45. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Author Donna Barnes Is The On-air Expert For ABC News What Would You Do? & VH-1s Rock Of Love Charm School. Her Ebook Is The Only One To Empower Singles To Make Better Choices, Be Their Best & Take Healthier Action So They Can Attract A Healthy Partner.

ABC News Expert – How To Get & Keep A Wonderful Man.

Originally posted 2009-12-26 13:34:16. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Author Donna Barnes Is The On-air Expert For ABC News What Would You Do? & VH-1s Rock Of Love Charm School. Her Ebook Is The Only One To Empower Singles To Make Better Choices, Be Their Best & Take Healthier Action So They Can Attract A Healthy Partner.

ABC News Expert – How To Get & Keep A Wonderful Man.

Originally posted 2009-12-23 13:55:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Foreign particles such as dust, pet hair and dander, cigarette ash, and residue can cut the life of your laptop short. If left unattended, these particles can affect the performance of fans, causing the components to overheat. And we all know what comes after that. If you want to get your money’s worth from your laptop, you’ll have to keep it clean. Cleaning your laptop should be done at least once a year, as part of your maintenance program. Don’t worry, you won’t have to spend a dime hiring a computer technician or a specialist to do this. Just check your user’s manual and follow these quick tips:What You’ll Need Aside from time, patience and steady hands, you’ll need a few cotton swabs, compressed air, cleaning solution, and a soft cleaning cloth, like your old cotton shirts. Cleaning the Exterior Use a soft damp cloth to clean the casing – make sure it’s damp, not dripping wet. And use a cotton cloth, keep away from scratchy or abrasive cloths. Also, stick to mild cleaning products for this task, and remember to spray it on the cloth first. Never spray the cleaning agent directly onto the surface of the computer. The Cooling Vents You’ll need a can of compressed air and cotton swabs for the cleaning vents. Just be careful not to spray too hard as you might get liquid on the fan blades. Use the swabs to keep the fans in place while you clean it. Don’t spin the fan while cleaning or you could cause it to over spin. I/O Ports The I/O ports should only be moved after the vents have been cleaned. Use the swabs to wipe away larger chunks of accumulated dirt. You may use compressed air as well, just be careful not to blow dirt into the ports. Display Turn off your laptop before cleaning the display, this way you see dirt more easily. Use non-abrasive cloth such as cotton cloths or pre-moistened wipes – never tissues or paper towels – to clean your display. When using a cloth, you will need a monitor cleaning solution. Steer clear from amonia-based cleaners as these solutions leave a mark – more specifically, they leave a film on the display. If you can’t get monitor cleaning solution at your local computer shop, you can make your own by mixing one part water and one part isopropyl alcohol. Keyboard You can use compressed air to get rid of dirt stuck between the keys on your keyboard. If your user’s manual allows you to remove the keys for cleaning, then do so. You can take them all out and wash them with mild cleaning solution and a old toothbrush or cotton swabs. Just make sure you don’t lose a key and you put them back in the right place. Like they say, prevention is always better than the cure. Sure, you can always clean your laptop – in this case, you must – but it would be much better if you kept it as clean as possible. You can do this by always keeping it away from food and drink. Make sure your fingers are also clean before you start working, or you’ll transfer residue on your laptop. And when not in use, try to keep it in a computer briefcase or any sort of protective covering.

Originally posted 2009-12-22 13:53:49. Republished by Old Post Promoter