Date Posted: 1/23/2017 1:28:08 PM
Posted By: lydiak Membership Level: Silver Total Points: 813
A Laptop has become a necessity in most households because it works as an entertainment hub, social networking and work device among other uses. Taking care of your laptop can enhance its functionality and also increase its durability. Here are several tips on how to take care of your laptop.• Keep away from food and fluids.Avoid eating and drinking while operating your laptop. This is because food crumbs that fall on it can attract bugs that can damage the circuitry of your laptop thus reducing its functionality and they can also make it look dirty and unattractive. Drinks can damage the pad and internal microelectronic components or even cause electronic damage.• Keep your laptop in a dust-free environment and in a clean room.Dust can affect the performance of your laptop.Use an anti-static cloth to lightly dust your computer casing.Don't use strong solvents or furniture cleaners to clean your laptop as this may cause more harm to it than good.Clean the laptop LCD monitor and keyboard regularly and properly.Always keep your laptop clean to enhance its functionality and also to avoid costly repairs.Do not use a glass cleaner to clean your monitor as many screens have an anti-glare coating that can be damaged by the glass cleaner.Always turn off the laptop and unplug your laptop from the power and then use a soft clean cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen.Blow away dust and other particles from the keyboard.Do not hit the keyboard keys violently when using or cleaning as this may damage your laptop.• Keep the battery coolTo keep your laptop 'healthy' and properly working always keep it cool and avoid overheating.There are various ways to keep your laptop cool which include, placing it in an elevated position, a slight tilt allows air to flow under the laptop thus keeping it cool.Try placing it on a cooling pad or mat, this can be purchased together with the laptop or separately. Avoid placing it on a soft surface like on a sofa, carpet or on a pillow rather place it on hard surfaces. Try keeping it in a cool environment like in an air-conditioned room and also you can consider using a heat sink.• Update your anti-virus software.Anti-virus software is a program that helps protect your laptop against most viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other unwanted invaders that can harm it.These viruses and worms perform some malicious acts, such as deleting files, accessing personal data or even using your computer to attack others.Always ensure your laptop is protected by frequently updating the antivirus through subscription while online.• Keep your laptop away from animals and pets.Animal fur and hair can get into the internal workings and interfere with the functionality of the laptop.Pets like dogs, cats, and other animals can knock your laptop down or scratch the monitor and damage it.• Always clean and dry your hands before operating your laptop.Dirt, fingerprints, and dust can make the laptop monitor difficult to read, therefore avoid using dirty and\or wet hands and also avoid frequently touching your monitor as this may stain it.• Protect the LCD monitor and ensure that there are no rough items that can scratch it.Close it with care and remove all items in between the monitor and the keyboard while closing.• Handle with care to avoid it from falling and breaking down.Laptops monitor and keyboard are very costly to repair so always be cautious with how you handle it, or even where you place it• Handle and lift the laptop by its base.Do not lift your laptop with the power cord or monitor.• Insert drives carefully and into their slots and at their correct angle.• Insert removable drives, flash disks, modems with care.Always ensure that the removable disks have been inserted properly and in the right angle.• Don’t pull on the power cord and do not place heavy items on the cord or on the keyboard.Avoid moving the monitor violently while tilting in the angle you want to use in.Always insert the power plug carefully on the power socket.
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