Gently use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove dust from the slots and holes
on your computer and 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 LCDs, and follow the instructions that are
included with the product.
Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or an LCD cleaner, and wipe the computer and
keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the
surrounding palm rest.
Display
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the
display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning LCDs, and follow the instructions that are
included with the product.
Shut down your computer, disconnect any attached devices, and disconnect them from their
electrical outlets.
Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and stroke 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.
Floppy Drive
Use only a commercially available cleaning kit to clean your floppy drive. Such kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during typical operation.
Optical Media
NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive, and follow the instructions that are
included with the compressed air. Never touch the lens in the drive.
If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.
Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.
With a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a
straight line from the center to the outer edge.
You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.
