Cleaning The Notebook Exterior; Cleaning The Notebook Interior; Protecting The Disk Drives - NEC Versa LX User Manual

Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is limited to cleaning the plastic case, the keyboard, the
display screen, and the diskette drive heads as required.
Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter before
performing any maintenance. Voltage is present inside the system unit
and LCD even after the system is turned off.

Cleaning the Notebook Exterior

Use the steps below to clean the outer surface of the system.
1. Power off the system and remove all battery packs. Unplug all cables connected
to the system.
2. Wipe the outside of the system, keyboard, and display with a soft, clean cloth.
Remove stains with a damp, almost dry cloth. Use glass cleaner to clean the LCD.
Apply the glass cleaner directly to the cloth and then wipe the LCD. Do not use
solvents or strong, abrasive cleaners on any part of the system.
Clean the keys with a damp cloth. A small, soft-bristle brush may be used to clean
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between the keys. Make sure to use a damp cloth (not wet) to prevent moisture
from seeping between the keyboard and the metal plate, possibly damaging the
components under the keys. If the keyboard gets wet, thoroughly dry it before
reassembling the system unit.

Cleaning the Notebook Interior

When servicing the inside of the notebook, remove dust and other foreign
particles from inside the system unit as follows:
Remove the top cover and keyboard using the disassembly procedures discussed
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later in this section.
Dust or vacuum (with a rubber-tipped nozzle) the inside of the system,
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particularly the motherboard surface. Use care to avoid damaging or dislodging
any components or cables.
Inspect all cables connectors for damage. Ensure that connectors are seated
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properly before replacing the cover.

Protecting the Disk Drives

To protect the disk drives and data, back up the system disk periodically on
diskettes. Periodically use a head-cleaning diskette in the disk drive to prolong
the life of the drive and to help maintain data integrity.
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