| Here are some quick and easy tips on how to clean | | | | I/O ports. |
| your laptop computer. Before you begin, read your | | | | For the display, turn off the laptop to more easily |
| laptop's user manual to learn what the manufacturer | | | | see any dirt on the screen. Use a lint free cloth |
| recommends for your particular laptop. Dirt and dust | | | | moistened with cleaning solution, but don't use any |
| can build up inside your laptop, damaging your display, | | | | ammonia-based cleaner. This may leave a film or strip |
| overheating your computer, and causing problems | | | | any protective coating applied by the manufacturer. |
| with ports. | | | | Isopropyl alcohol and water in equal parts make a |
| However, it's easy to give your laptop a thorough | | | | good cleaning solution. |
| cleaning in just a few minutes. You'll need: | | | | Keyboards trap a lot of dust, dirt, and food crumbs, |
| compressed air, a lint free cloth, small makeup | | | | causing your keys to sticker malfunction. Turn the |
| sponges, cleaning solution. | | | | laptop upside down and spray compressed air in |
| For the outside of the computer, wipe it down with | | | | between the rows of keys. This will dislodge most |
| the lint free cloth dampened with some cleaning | | | | dirt. Use the small makeup sponges moistened with |
| solution. Be sure not to apply the cleaning solution | | | | some cleaning solution to wipe the keys and get in |
| directly to the computer, instead sprayed the cloth. | | | | between the keys. |
| Use the compressed air on cooling vents, taking care | | | | Setting aside a little bit of time regularly clean your |
| not to spray too hard or to get liquid on the fan | | | | laptop computer will keep it running smoothly and |
| blades. Then use the compressed air on any ports to | | | | reduce the potential for damage. |
| blow away any dust. Be careful not to blow dirt into | | | | |