2.5. Performing Preventive Maintenance

Taking care of your company's desktop and laptop computers can extend their life and save considerable money. Most of the actions necessary to maintain laptops fall under the category of what is reasonable, and you would undoubtedly think of them on your own.

2.5.1. Critical Information

Cleaning a computer system is the most important part of maintaining it. Computer components get dirty. Dirt reduces their operating efficiency and, ultimately, their life. Cleaning them is definitely important. But cleaning them with the right cleaning compounds is equally important. Using the wrong compounds can leave residue behind that is more harmful than the dirt you're trying to remove!

2.5.1.1. Cleaning the Computer ...

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