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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server www.gateway.com
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Caring for your server
To extend the life of your server:
■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server.
■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the
original packaging materials.
■ Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that
generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded speakers.
■ Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperatures. Do not expose
your server to heating ducts or other heat-generating objects. Damage
caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a
general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for
you.
■ Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server
components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs
that are not covered under your warranty.
■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal
mechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.
Cleaning your server
Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server
performing at its best. Your server cleaning kit could include:
■ A soft, lint-free cloth
■ Glass cleaner
■ An aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension
■ Isopropyl alcohol
■ Cotton swabs
■ A tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)
■ A CD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning tips
Warning
When you shut down your server, the
power turns off, but some electrical
current still flows through your server. To
avoid possible injury from electrical
shock, unplug the power cord and all
other cables connected to the server.
■ Always turn off your server and other peripheral devices before cleaning
any components.
■ Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your server and other parts of your
server system. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can
damage the finish on components.
■ Keep the cooling vents free of dust. With your server turned off and
unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth, but
be careful not to drip any water into the vents.
Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with
a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.