Taking a Good Care of Laptop and its Screen

It is important to take a good care of your laptop. The prevention of problems are easier and better than fixing them after they happen. You may safeguard your notebook and its screen by using with care.

1. Keep your notebook in a open area that has a good air circulation during the power on. Store it in a well circulated area too.

2. Keep drinks and any liquids away from your notebook because short circuits by liquid destroy notebooks often. Also keep any food away from your notebook. Do not eat over because the crumbs go in the keyboard that cause the keys fail eventually. Wash your hands before using your notebook. Avoid leaving dirt and stains on the touchpad and keys.

3. Be careful with the LCD screen. It is especially vulnerable. Close the lid gently holding two sides. Make sure there is nothing left on the keyboard. Hold and lift your notebook by its base, not by its LCD screen. Avoid scratching and putting pressure on the LCD screen. If LCD screen is broken, you can easily replace the screen for about $50-100 from the companies that distribute LCD screens.

4. When bringing your notebook from colder place to warmer, do not turn it on immediately. Let it warm a few hours first. Do not leave your notebook unattended in a car.

5. Do not disconnect the plug from the power socket by pulling on the power cord. Plug in external connectors and devices into their proper slots. Insert drives into their slots carefully, in right position, and at the correct angle. Try to keep the cord and all wires away from the floor and your legs.

6. Use a special case when you carry the notebook. Do not drop the notebook. Its internal parts are very fragile.

7. You may use an old tooth brush to rid of the dust in the area around the fan. Clean your notebook regularly. Shut it down before cleaning. Do not use paper towels, tissues, or napkins - they can contain wood fibers that can scratch the screen. Use either a soft, lint free dry cloth or a commercially available cleaning kit designed specifically for use on LCD screens. Using a lint-free microfiber cloth is best, an old cloth can introduce dust. Avoid using products such as Windex because these contain ammonia and it can degrade the screen. Do not use any products that contain alcohol or other strong solvents. Do not use soap. Do not spray any liquid directly on the LCD screen. It is better not use tap water, especially, if the water in your area is rich in minerals.