How to Clean Your Laptop the Right Way
Category: How To
Cleaning a laptop incorrectly can damage your screen, introduce moisture to the keyboard, or push dust further into the vents. Here's the right way to clean every part of your laptop.
A clean laptop runs cooler, has fewer problems, and lasts longer. But laptops are delicate — the wrong cleaning products or techniques can damage your screen coating, push liquid into the keyboard, or destroy ports. Here's how to do it properly. What You'll Need Microfibre cloths (at least two) Compressed air can (available at most electronics shops in SA for R80–R150) Isopropyl alcohol (70% concentration — not 99%, and not methylated spirits) Cotton swabs Soft brush (a clean paint brush works well) Things to avoid: paper towels (scratch screens), window cleaner (damages coatings), household cleaning sprays, and excessive liquid of any kind. Before You Start Power off the laptop completely and unplug the charger Remove any USB drives or other connected peripherals If possible, remove the b
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