Mouse
NOTICE:
Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the
mouse
If
your screen cursor skips
or
moves abnormally, clean
the mouse.
C
l
eaning
a Non-Optical
Mouse
1 Clean
the
outside casing
of the
mouse
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
mild
cleaning
solution.
2
Turn the
retainer ring on
the
underside
of
your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove
the ball.
3
Wipe the
ball
with
a clean, lint-free
cloth.
4 Blow carefully
into the
ball cage
or
use a can
of
compressed air
to
dislodge dust and
lint.
5
If the
rollers inside
the
ball cage are
dirty,
clean the rollers
with
a cotton swab moistened
lightly with
isopropyl
alcohol.
6 Recenter
the
rollers
in their
channels
if
they are misaligned. Ensure
that fluff from the
swab is
not left
on
the rollers.
7 Replace
the
ball and retainer ring, and
turn the
retainer ring clockwise
until it
clicks
into place.
C
l
eaning
an Optical
Mouse
Clean
the
outside casing
of the
mouse
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
mild
cleaning
solution.
Floppy
Drive
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to clean drive heads with
a
swab. You
might accidentally misalign the heads
which
prevents the drive from
operating.
Clean your
floppy
drive using a commercially available cleaning
kit.
These
kits
contain pr
etr
e
ated
floppies
to
remove contaminants
that
accumulate during normal
operation.
CDs and
DVDs
NOTICE:
Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD
drive, and follow the instructions that come
with
the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the
drive.
If
you notice problems, such as
skipping,
with the
playback
quality of
your
CDs or DVDs, try cleaning
the discs.
1
Hold the
disc by
its
outer edge. You can also touch
the
inside edge
of the
center
hole.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in
a
circular motion around the
disc.
2
With
a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe
the bottom of the
disc
(the
unlabeled side)
in
a straight
line
from the
center
to the
outer edge
of the disc.
For stubborn
dirt, try
using water
or
a
diluted
solution
of
water and
mild
soap.
You can also purchase
commercial products
that
clean discs and provide some
protection
from
dust, fingerprints,
and
scratches. Cleaning products
for
CD
s
are also safe
to
use on
DVDs.
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