8 tips to Clean an HP Pavilion Laptop

HP Pavilion laptops must be cleaned periodically forthan one wipe.
the best overall performance. Cleaning the laptop4..Turn over your HP Pavilion laptop and spray
means cleaning the laptop itself and clearing awaycompressed air into the open vents to clean the fan.
clutter on your hard drive. By setting up a regularKeep the nozzle several inches away from the vent.
cleaning schedule, your HP Pavilion laptop will continue5.Turn your laptop back over and restart your
to run smoothly and you’ll be able to find andsystem.
access files easier. You need little expertise or tools6.files, move the files to an external hard drive, CD,
to keep your laptop clean. All you really need is aDVD or flash drive. Empty your Recycle Bin when
clean space to work and at least 10 to 15 minutes ofyou’re finished by right-clicking the bin on your
your time.desktop and clicking “Empty Recycle Bin.”
1.Turn off your HP Pavilion laptop. The method will7.Defragment your system and remove temporary
depend on your operating system. Most arefiles. Go to “Start — All Programs —
pre-installed with Windows. For Windows, click onAccessories — System Tools.” To
“Start — Turn Off Computer — Turndefragment, click “Disk Defragmenter.”
Off” or “Start,” click the small arrow toChoose “Defrag” and wait for the tool to
the right, “Turn Off.”finish. To remove temporary files, such as Internet
2.Keep the lid open and use short bursts offiles, choose “Disk Cleanup.” The tool
compressed air to clean out the keyboard. Angle theautomatically runs. You can remove anything but the
nozzle to spray under the keys as much as possible.compressed files.
Keep the compressed air several inches away from8.Run a full system virus scan with your anti-virus
the keys to prevent any liquid from reaching thesoftware to ensure your system stays virus
keys.free.such as:  hp Pavilion DV5000 AC Adapter( )
3.Wipe the LCD screen first with an electronic wipe .Original HP Pavilion DV5000 AC Adapter 65W 18.5V
If the wipe is still wet, wipe over the keyboard and3.5A Description:
touchpad to remove any dirt and dust. Close the lidInput: AC100-240V (worldwide use)
on the HP Pavilion and wipe over the case. If yourOutput: DC18.5V 3.
laptop is extremely dirty, you may need to use more