PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-621

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 621

AUGUST 2004

PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-621 - Page 17 of 33
PS 621
AUG 04
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PS 621
AUG 04
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clean the cpu fan
with
compressed
air.
those in the know say short
bursts work best. long ones can
cause condensation in the cPU.
clean the
monitor with
a
soft
brush…
make sure
cooling vents
are vacuumed
…and
don’t
blow dust
into
the vents.
use
only
anti-
static wipes on the
case.
Never
spray
chemicals directly
onto the case.
don’t
use
chemicals to
clean your
screen. most are
harmful. use a
little water and a
lint-free cloth…
but
don’t
overdo it.
…and a
vacuum.
“to clean under the keys,
turn
the keyboard to angle
the compressed air at the
sides
of the keys.”
“if keys are stuck,
pry ‘em up gently
by using thin (popsi-
cle) stick objects.”
“use
two,
for
both
sides of
the stuck
key
.”
“once
unstuck,
clean the
area with
anti-static
towels or
swabs.”
“be careful
not
to get
any cleaning
solution on
the contacts
under the
keys.”
then use
the
vacuum
to get dirt
that wasn’t
blown
out.
a
dirty
mouse will not
behave
well.
in the desert,
sand and dust can stop a
mouse dead in its tracks.
so clean
your mouse
often.
use pre-
moistened
anti-static
towels to
clean the
tops and
sides.
The Monitor
The Keyboard
The Mouse
621. 30-31 (C)
6/29/04
10:00 AM
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