HP Envy 17-n000 - Cleaning the Display (All-In-Ones or Notebooks); Cleaning the Sides or Cover; Cleaning the Touchpad, Keyboard, or Mouse; Traveling with or Shipping Your Computer

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer
while it is turned on.
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Turn o the computer.
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Disconnect AC power.
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Disconnect all powered external devices.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on
any computer surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)
Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be sure that
the display is dry before closing the display.
Cleaning the sides or cover
To clean the sides or cover, use a soft microber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning
solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.
NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris.
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum
cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard
surface.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip between the keys.
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To clean the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse, use a soft microber cloth or a chamois moistened with one
of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.
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To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a can of
compressed air with a straw extension.
Traveling with or shipping your computer
If you have to travel with or ship your computer, here are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment
safe.
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Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
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Back up your information to an external drive.
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Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital storage cards, from the computer.
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Turn o, and then disconnect all external devices.
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Remove any media from the drive before removing the drive from a drive bay.
CAUTION: Perform this action before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. This will help
reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information.
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Shut down the computer.
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Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer.
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