For most people, a laptop is an integral part of work and private life. The most common problem that can dramatically shorten the life of a laptop is dust. Dust build-up can cause overheating and the risk of malfunction increases when the temperature reaches the maximum allowable value.

Therefore, computers used in places with a lot of dust accumulation (for example, in production facilities) become unusable very quickly. In addition, working on a dirty computer is simply unpleasant.

What do you want to know

Serious contamination of the laptop can manifest itself as:

• The body gets very hot.
• Games not responding.
• The operating system stops working.
• The fan is very noisy.
• Mouse and keyboard not responding.
• After turning it on, a black screen may appear and the operating system may not start.

With the appearance of these symptoms, it is better to contact the master, because the laptop will have to be disassembled and cleaned inside. Insufficient actions can disable the computer. But regular preventive cleaning can be done independently. This will not only allow you to keep the equipment in good condition, but also reduce the level of contamination of the interior elements.

Before cleaning:

• Turn off the laptop.
• Unplug the power adapter.
• If possible, remove the battery.
• Make sure the battery contacts are not dirty. If it is dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth or soft brush and remove dust.

Cleaning the laptop case

Cleaning the case is a simple process. Pour warm water into a bowl. Add a drop of dish soap. Soak the cloth in warm, soapy water. Then wrap the rag in a towel and wring it out. Wipe the top and bottom of the laptop with a damp cloth. Pay special attention to the cooling holes. Try not to get even a drop of water in it.

screen polishing

The laptop screen is often sensitive to mechanical influences and water. For cleaning, it is better to use a 1:1 solution of distilled water and vinegar. Wet the cloth in the solution, wring it slightly damp, wipe the surface of the screen. Then wipe the screen with a dry cloth.

Cleaning holes and keyboard

The keyboard, connectors and vent are cleaned with a special vacuum cleaner that will collect all the dust. If there is dust, go over the keyboard and connectors with a brush, then vacuum again. Use compressed air to blow out all the vents.