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Cleaning Your Computer 101
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Cleaning Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the
electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your computer with a
soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may
contain flammable substances.
• Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the
keyboard.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution
directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning
displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.
• Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and
wipe the display until it is clean.
• Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and
keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch
pad and the surrounding palm rest.
Touch Pad
1
Shut down and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"
on page 37).
2
Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their
electrical outlets.
3
Remove any installed batteries (see the
Service Manual
for your system on
support.dell.com
).
4
Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the
surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep
between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.