Ever hear the fan in your laptop making funny noises? Is your system beginning to run slower? Does the bottom of the case feel hotter than when it was new? Does the screen need cleaning? If so, follow these tips to keep the inside and outside of your laptop clean and running faster and smoother.

Cleaning the screen

The LCD screen on your laptop needs to be cleaned periodically. Dust and everything else that floats in the air will be attracted to the exterior of the screen. Make sure that the power is off to the unit. Use a clean water dampened lint-free cloth to gently wipe any light debris from the surface. DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICAL CLEANERS. If necessary, you can purchase a LCD screen cleaning kit that has a very mild cleaner and cloth included. This will work on flat screen rear projection TV's as well.

Cleaning the keys

With the power still off on the laptop, use a clean lint free cloth with a mild window cleaner. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR ANY CLEANER WITH MADE FROM ORANGES. Spray the cleaner on the cloth, not the keys. Gently wipe each key until clean. Let the keys dry for about 20 minutes before turning the laptop on.

Removing the dust from the laptop-the right way