Dell Latitude D530: Cleaning Your Computer

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Cleaning Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide

.

Computer, Keyboard, and Display

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.

• Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from 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

displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.

• Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and

wipe the display until it is clean.

• 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.

Touch Pad

1

Shut down and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"

on page 37).

2

Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their

electrical outlets.

3

Remove any installed batteries (see the

Service Manual

for your system on

support.dell.com

).

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.

Cleaning Your Computer 101

Floppy Drive

NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally

misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating.

Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These

kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate

during normal operation.

CDs and DVDs

NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and

follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. 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.

1

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.

2

With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the

unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the

disc.

For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild

soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and

provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning

products for CDs are also safe to use on DVDs.

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