Icaus3234b - care For Computer Hardware

Users can use a vacuum

Users can use a damp cloth with water

Users can use a feather duster

Never use a vacum cleaner

Never unplug the electricity

Never eat or drink around the computer

Leave it in stand by mode

Leave the computer running while you are cleaning

Turn the computer on, then clean it

Turn it off from the power switch

You don't use cleaning solvents because it is dangerous!

Cleaning solvents are not to be used on computers as they are toxic.

You don't use cleaning solvents, you only use water.

Ask someone else to clean the computer, call in a professional comoputer cleaner

Try to always use water or a highly diluted solvent if cleaning solvents cause you physical irritations such as watery eyes

Do not use metal objects such as a piece of metal to probe inside the computer

Do not use a paper towels, tissues to wipe the inside of your computer

Do not use a vacum cleaner for the inside of your computer

A toothbrush to clean the dust and hair that accumulates around the fan

A water spray bottle that can be used to wipe the computer

A portable vacuum can be used to sucking the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles out of a computer

A dry paper tissue

A toothpick to pick up loose dust particles

You use a cloth when cleaning components such as the outside of the case, a drive, mouse, keyboard

Monitor screen

Inside the case of a computer

Because it is important to keep the surface shiny

Disks can collect dust and destroy the disk drive

Can cause read errors with CD discs.

The hard drive automatically cleans itself and does not need to be cleaned

The hard drive is write protected and cannot be accessed using software utilities

The hard drive should be cleaned regulary using the various software utilities installed in your operating system to maintain the system by keeping it running fast and more effectiviely

Use a vacuum cleaner

You clean the keyboard by turning it upside down and shaking

A more effective method is to use compressed air. Compressed air is pressurized air contained in a can with a very long nozzle. Simply aim the air between the keys and blow away all of the dust and debris that has gathered there.

When cleaning the LCD screen just wipe it with a damp cloth by rubbing the dirt marks off the screen as hard as you can.

When cleaning the LCD screen you can use water and detergent to soap the surface and then polish it with a fine dust cloth.

When cleaning the LCD screen it is important to remember to not spray any liquids onto the LCD directly, press gently while cleaning, and do not use a paper towel as it may cause the LCD to become scratched.

ESD is a short circuit caused by eletricity. This can cause the computer to blow up.

ESD is the an electrical component of the motherboard that generates electricity.

ESD is one of the few things an individual can do to damage or destroy his or her computer or hardware components.