HP EliteBook 850 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 84)

B Cleaning your computer
● Cleaning products
● Cleaning procedures
Cleaning products
Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your computer:
● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example:
germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.)
● Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid
● Water with mild soap solution
● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
● Static-free cloth wipes
CAUTION: Avoid the following cleaning products:
Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and
hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the compute.
Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles
and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.
Cleaning procedures
Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer or tablet PC.
WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your
computer or tablet PC while it is turned on:
Turn off the computer or tablet PC.
Disconnect external power.
Disconnect all powered external devices.
CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any computer or tablet PC surface.
Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.
Cleaning the display
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 and cover
To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one
of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe.
74 Appendix B Cleaning your computer