Appendix, Cleaning your computer, Computer, keyboard, and display – Dell Precision M2300 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Appendix
Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard.
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Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until it is clean.
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Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and
the surrounding palm rest.
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To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. You can also use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the
monitor's antistatic coating.
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Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with a solution of three parts water and one part dishwashing
detergent.
Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.
Touch Pad
1.
Shut down and turn off your computer.
2.
Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets.
3.
Remove any installed batteries (see
Replacing the Battery
).
4.
Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe 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.
Mouse
If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse.
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
1.
Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution.
2.
Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your
computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for
cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the antiglare coating, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse