How To Take Care Of Your Laptops

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Laptop care guideIt is important to take care of your laptop to keep it in good shape; issue prevention is always better than cure. There are several things that you can do to keep your laptop in great shape. Many are common sense and some have higher importance



·         - Keep liquids away from your laptop

·         - Having anti-virus software available is essential

·         - Keep food away from your laptop

·         - Always have clean hands when using your laptop

·         - Protect the LCD display monitor

·         - Hold and lift the computer by its base, not by its LCD display (the screen)

·         - Do not pull on the power cord

·         - Do not roll your chair over the computer cord

·         - Plug in accessory devices into their proper slots

·         - Handle any removable drives with care

·         - Insert drives into their slots carefully and at the correct angle

·         - Check to see if labels are affixed securely before inserting media into your laptop computer

·         - Do not expose your laptop to rapid temperature fluctuations

·         - Do not leave your laptop in a car

·         - Have the unit cleaned once a year to remove internal dust

·         - Avoid placing heavy materials, such as books, on top of your laptop and keyboard

·         - Use a properly sized laptop case

·         - Look into getting a laptop bag

·         - Use and store in a well-circulated area

·         - Use an old tooth brush to clean the area around the exhaust fan screen

·         - Try and keep the laptop on a flat surface

·         - Do not use your laptop on the bed

·         - Allow the Operating System to go into a sleep state, hibernation state or to be shut down completely

·         - Take care not to hit the system against a solid object

·         - Do not allow the system to distract you and create a dangerous situation

·         - Note any new or unusual system noises

·         - Do not rotate or open the LCD screen beyond its design limit

·         - Avoid dropping notebooks into bags or onto surfaces

·         - Avoid leaving the notebook close to the edge of desks and tables


·         - Avoid leaving notebooks on the floor unprotected

 
Credit : DELL 

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