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How to Clean A Laptop and Screen

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By Zahzel Ehows
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Clean A Laptop and Screen
Clean A Laptop and Screen
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Does you lap top have finger prints, streaks and crumbs? Here are some ways to clean up your laptop, screen and keyboard.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1
    Mist spray bottle
    Mist spray bottle

    Shut computer off. Take Battery out (optional).
    Put distilled water in atomizer bottle. Ideal solution is distilled water.
    If really dirty make a solution 50/50 white vinegar and distilled water.
    Put in atomizer bottle . Spray on clean cotton rag. Do not spray on screen or computer.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a medium amount of solution on your cotton rag. The rag can be made of an old, clean cotton t shirt or lint free micro fiber cloth. Photographers can use the cloth that comes with there camera equipment.
    Large cloth is best to reduce streaking.

  3. Step 3
    Compressed air in a can.
    Compressed air in a can.

    Wipe in circular motions. Rapid circles keep from streaking your screen. Do not apply too much force, this could damage the screen.

  4. Step 4

    Turn Key board or laptop upside down. Spray compressed air on key board.

  5. Step 5
    Magic Eraser
    Magic Eraser

    Some people say to use a Magi Eraser to clean your laptop. Works like an eraser and works on every part but the screen.

Tips & Warnings
  • Do not use tap water.
  • Copyright Zahzel Rose.

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omghow said

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on 6/15/2009 Thanks for sharing.

jull14 said

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on 6/15/2009 Wonderful article. I love to read article that can help me grow as a person. This article is very easy to follow and very informative, thanks

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on 6/15/2009 Good suggestions... I need to do this! 5*

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on 6/1/2009 Keeping my laptop clean is a must. I hate when things like cat fur gets on my computer.

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