Laptop (or notebook) computers are great. The small size and portability of laptop computers has turned them into the machine of choice for many people, me included. However, laptops have special needs that must be tended to if they are to remain trouble free. Here’s a list of things to do that can extend the life of your laptop computer.
1.) Do not block the cooling ports. Like all computers dell inspiron 1720 battery dell latitude d620 battery , laptops need a free flow of air in order to cool their internal components. In some cases, the best location for a laptop may be somewhere other than in your lap. Look at the bottom of the machine for slots or holes (known as “ports”) that are used by the internal cooling fans to circulate air. Make sure that, when the laptop is turned on, these ports are never blocked. I use my laptop computer in my lap, but it is placed on a flat plastic tray, and the back of the machine is elevated on a long, thin strip of wood so that air can circulate freely underneath. An overheating laptop is a real bummer.
2.) Realize that your laptop is not indestructible. “Young” people seem to be especially ignorant of this fact. Unless you are using a Panasonic ToughBook or other “hardened” device built to military specifications, your laptop is likely made of cheap, flimsy plastic and extremely thin sheet metal. Don’t pick it up by the screen, or in any way that will flex the main case area. Do not slam the lid shut. Close the lid gently from the middle, instead of one corner. Do not push down on the optical drive when inserting or removing CDs or DVDs. Do not pick it up and start walking away with the Dell vostro 1310 battery power supply or any other wire connected. Do not subject the laptop to abnormal vibration or jostling around. Do not stack books, boxes or other items on top of your laptop. Do not toss your laptop onto the couch from 3 feet away. Finally: this should go without saying, but do not dropyour laptop, or, worse, sit on it.
3.) Keep liquids and food away from your laptop. Liquid spills can easily kill a laptop. If you spill liquid in the keyboard area, leading to the interior of the laptop, immediately turn it upside down, unplug the power and take out the battery before the liquid starts shorting out internal components. Hopefully, if you react quickly enough, then the laptop can be disassembled, dried out, put back together and will still work.If food crumbs and other crud fall into the keyboard, carefully support and turn the laptop upside down (while it’s turned off) and blow the keyboard out with gentle blasts of compressed air. Be careful, though; compressed air from a shop compressor or local truck stop can be powerful enough to blow the keys right off of the keyboard.
4.) If you travel with your laptop and it is subjected to widely-fluctuating temperatures, always allow it to come to normal room temperature before turning it on. This can avoid condensation forming inside and damaging internal components. Don’t leave your laptop dell xps m1330 battery Dell inspiron 1525 battery in your car during hot or cold weather.5.) Do not use detergents, cleansers or other solvents to clean the screen, keyboard or other parts. All you need is a slightly water-moistened soft cloth, preferably cotton. Do not press too hard on the screen , especially if it is turned on. Gently wipe down, rather than scrub dirty parts and you’ll be in good shape.
6.) Take care of your laptop battery. When you first get your new laptop, and the battery becomes fully charged, run it down to zero and then recharge it; do this two or three times in a row. After that, use the laptop solely on battery power, running down the battery, at least once a week, rather than leaving it perpetually connected to the charger. These methods can make the battery last longer, and, I am told that they should also be used on newer, more modern lithium-ion batteries Dell latitude e6400 battery Compaq presario cq60 battery . Even so, be advised that laptop batteries usually only last about two or three years before giving out completely.
7.) Be careful moving your laptop while it is turned on. Your laptop’s hard drive has round disks called “platters” inside that spin at over 5000 revolutions per minute. One accidental bump or drop can cause the platters to make contact with other internal components, ruining the hard drive and destroying your files.Take care of your laptop and you will both have a happy life together.
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