How to care for a laptop: how to clean a keyboard, how to care for a display, care for a laptop battery

Over the past few years, laptops have managed to conquer the market by pushing out stationary computer models. Such popularity of this type of technology is explained by a lot of advantages. The laptop is chosen by people who care about efficiency and freedom of action. It allows you to fully work outside the office or at home, takes a minimum of space on your desktop, makes it possible to save important documents, even if a power outage suddenly occurs, it is much quieter than a stationary PC.

Choosing a quality laptop is only half the battle. It is necessary to properly care for the equipment, clean the keyboard in a timely manner, monitor the condition of the battery, cooling system and drives. By following these simple rules, you will significantly extend the life of the device and keep its original appearance.

What you need for laptop care

In the stores of household appliances a wide range of various means for cleaning a portable PC is presented. But how not to get lost in the variety of goods and what is better to get? Using special sprays, lint-free and wet wipes, you can easily clean the display and the case of the device. Please note - the funds should indicate that they are intended for laptops and LCD panels.

Another indispensable device is a small elastic brush, equipped with a special bulb that allows you to blow through hard-to-reach spots. It is used to remove dust and crumbs from the surface of the keyboard. For these purposes, a compact USB-vacuum cleaner is quite suitable. But before buying this device, check its suction capacity, otherwise you risk acquiring a device of dubious quality that will not cope with its functions.

Brand, durable and upgraded versions of a high-performance USB vacuum cleaner are quite expensive. If you want to save money, use a household vacuum cleaner to clean the laptop keyboard. However, use the device carefully so as not to damage the components of the laptop.

Reference! Purchase optical discs to clean the drives. They are sold at any electronics store.

How to care for a laptop case

Before you start cleaning the device, properly prepare it. Turn off the laptop, disconnect it from all wires, and place the device on any flat surface with a cloth over it. The process includes several key steps:

• clean the bottom of the case from dirt using special napkins or a brush;
• clean the ventilation holes from dust by using a vacuum cleaner operating in the suction mode;
• handle the rubber legs of the laptop with a spray and wipe them dry with a napkin or rag - this will prevent the device from slipping on the surface;
• After the work done, it's time to wipe the top cover with napkins or a spray.

How to clean the keyboard

Keyboard surface cleaning should be done at least once a month. As for deep cleaning, it is better to entrust the work to the masters, because this process involves partial or complete disassembly of the device. To get rid of dust and dirt that have accumulated on the surface of the keyboard, just do the following:

• gently turn the laptop over; some of the crumbs will fall out at this stage;
• to remove residual debris from the surface, use a conventional or USB vacuum cleaner, a hairdryer;
• using a brush equipped with a special pear, remove the dirt stuck between the keys;
• arm yourself with a special sticky substance “lizun”, distribute it on the keyboard, and then carefully remove it - all remaining debris and dust will stick to the Velcro gel.

Important! If you decide to get rid of dirt on the keyboard with a hairdryer, make sure that the device is set to "cold air". So the keys do not melt and do not deform under the influence of high temperatures.

How to care for the display

Turn off the laptop - on a dark display it is easier to see all the stains and streaks of dust. Hold the monitor with your hand so as not to damage the hinges of the laptop. Wipe the display gently with smooth movements, otherwise you risk spoiling the matrix. Proceed as follows:

• apply a cleaner to the monitors on a soft cloth or use wet towels;
• gently wipe the display, if there are any streaks or streaks on it, repeat the procedure again.

Attention! Never spray liquid directly onto a laptop. Spray can get inside the case and damage the equipment. Turn on the device only after the display has completely dried.

Laptop Battery Care

Many people think that a laptop PC’s battery does not need care, but it’s not. A workable battery is a guarantee of the portability of the device, and compliance with the rules for handling a laptop battery will extend its life. Once every three months you need to:

• carefully remove the battery, remove dust in the battery compartment with a dry cloth;
• wipe the battery contacts;
• if it was not possible to remove the dirt with a cloth, you need to use cotton wool, which must be wound on a needle or any other thin tool and carefully clean all the holes.

If the laptop is used as a replacement for a stationary PC, it makes sense to completely remove the battery from it, and connect the device itself to the mains. So the battery will last longer, but remember that it is worth storing it, after charging at least 60%.

How to care for drives

To clean the drives, it is advisable to use optical disks having special brushes on the surface. This is perhaps the only option to keep slit-loading floppy disks clean. The drive out of the housing can be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. This should be done carefully so as not to damage the device.

Attention! When cleaning slots, connectors, and other openings, be careful not to get dust inside the cabinet. Otherwise, the laptop will overheat, and this is fraught with the occurrence of hardware malfunctions of the video card, processor and other components of the portable PC.

General laptop care tips

To preserve the presentable appearance and integrity of the portable PC, it is necessary not only to clean it from dust and dirt in time, but also to observe a number of the following rules:

• Place the laptop in a visible place so that you don’t accidentally sit down or step on it;
• to transport the device, purchase a bag with hard walls, so vibration and shaking will not harm the hard drive and other components of the laptop;
• at least once a year carry out preventive maintenance - contact the service center where they will perform a complete cleaning of the equipment and its diagnostics, replace the thermal grease;
• you should monitor the temperature regime - the laptop is negatively affected by low and high temperatures, the maximum allowable values ​​are from -25 ° C to + 50 ° C;
• every six months, check the battery capacity with special utilities;
• the laptop cover should be closed smoothly and accurately so as not to violate the integrity of the matrix structure;
• install the device only on hard and even surfaces, do not leave it on a sofa, bed, blanket or pillows, this can lead to overheating of the laptop.

All these simple tips will extend the life of the laptop, and you do not have to spend huge amounts on repairing equipment.