Guide | How To How To Take Care of Laptops

[MrHacker]

1. Keep liquids away from your laptop.

2. Having an available antivirus software would help.

3. Keep food away from your laptop. Don't eat over your laptop.

4. Always have clean hands when using your laptop.

5.Protect the LCD display monitor. When you shut your laptop, make sure there are no small items, such as a pencil or small ear-phones, on the keyboard.

6.Hold and lift the computer by its base, not by its LCD display (the screen).

7.Don't pull on the power cord.

8. Don't roll your chair over the computer cord.

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[Deleted member 178]

i will add :


9- dont use it on the bed or other unstable surfaces, it can obstruct the air openings

 

[McLovin]

Another one can be added,
Put it in a case when carrying it around, i.e. a laptop case.

 

[Deleted member 178]

or don't let it powered-on when put in a laptop bag/case... (true i saw it ^^)

 

[Tom172]

If people don't know these things already then they shouldn't be allowed have a laptop.

 

[Ink]

If people don't know these things already then they shouldn't be allowed have a laptop.

Like doing a drop test.

 

[pcjunklist]

- cleanout you fan vents, those things easily get covered in dust

 

[loveboy_lion]

You could also use a cooling pad for laptops which are used for excessive gaming and use

 

[Plexx]

Point number 5 was the best way for people to get a new laptop just before the end of the warranty, in UK.

 

[McLovin]

Like doing a drop test.

I've seen some of them on YouTube, and I see no point to it because if all your going to drop it then it's a waste of money.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

I've seen some of them on YouTube, and I see no point to it because if all your going to drop it then it's a waste of money.

The point of these drop tests is that you will know which product to choose for me or someone similar.

I have seen some tech videos on youtube who display ads in their videos. They are annoying but I think that's a way they get money.

 

[McLovin]

The point of these drop tests is that you will know which product to choose for me or someone similar.

I have seen some tech videos on youtube who display ads in their videos. They are annoying but I think that's a way they get money.

True, has to be sturdy if you accidently drop it. Still I would prefer to keep it in a case and have it working then broken.

 

[bitbizket]

This seems like a joke. No smoking while using your lappy.
Damage caused by cigarate fumes is not covered by warranty.
It's very rare occurance but it happens before.

 

[Ink]

My checklist (from post #1):

[ ] 1. Keep liquids away from your laptop.
[ ] 2. Having an available antivirus software would help.
[ ] 3. Keep food away from your laptop.
[ ] 4. Always have clean hands when using your laptop.
[x] 5. Protect the LCD display monitor.
[x] 6. Hold and lift the computer by its base, not by its LCD display (the screen).
[x] 7. Don't pull on the power cord.
[ ] 8. Don't roll your chair over the computer cord.
[x] 9. Plug in accessory devices into their proper slots.
[ ] 10. Handle any removable drives with care.
[x] 11. Insert drives into their slots carefully and at the correct angle.
[ ] 12. Check to see if labels are affixed securely before inserting media into your laptop computer.
[x] 13. Don't expose your laptop to rapid temperature fluctuations.
[x] 14. Don't leave your laptop in a car.
[ ] 15. Have the unit cleaned once a year to remove internal dust.
[x] 16. Avoid placing heavy materials, such as books, on top of your laptop and keyboard.
[x] 17. Use a properly-sized laptop case.
[x] 18. Look into getting a laptop bag.
[x] 19. Use and store in a well-circulated area.
[ ] 20. Use an old tooth brush to clean the area around the exhaust fan screen.
[ ] 21. Try and keep the laptop on a flat surface.
[ ] 22. Don't use your laptop on the bed.

Is 50% good enough to take care of my laptop?