Gateway 400SD4 Guía De Referencia

Cleaning your notebook

Cleaning your notebook

Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free
from dust helps keep your notebook performing
at its best. You may want to gather these items
and put together a notebook cleaning kit:

■

A soft, lint-free cloth

■

An aerosol can of air that has a narrow,
straw-like extension

■

Cotton swabs

■

A DVD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning the exterior

Warning

When you shut down

your notebook, the

power turns off, but

some electrical current
still flows through your

notebook. To avoid

possible injury from

electrical shock,

unplug the power

cord, modem cable,

and network cable

from the wall outlets.

Tips & Tricks

You may want to

occasionally open the

memory bay door and

remove dust and lint

using an aerosol can of

air.

Always turn off your notebook and other
peripherals before cleaning any components.
Also, remove the battery before cleaning any
components.

Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your
notebook and other parts of your system. Do not
use household abrasive or solvent cleaners
because they can damage the finish on
components.

Your notebook is cooled by air circulated
through the vents on the case, so keep the vents
free of dust. With your notebook turned off and
unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents
with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any
water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean
dust from the inside of your notebook.