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How to Clean Electronic Equipments

Cleaning electronic equipment is one of the important tasks every electronics gadget user needs to take seriously to better maintain the integrity of the electronic equipments. Dirty electronic equipment can lead to early repairs and a shortened lifespan of the electronics unit. With a few pointers and ideas, cleaning electronic equipment is detailed below.

Things you will need:

• Soft cloth
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Screwdriver
• Compressed air
• Compact disc cleaning disc
• Ammonia-free glass cleaner
• Cotton swabs

Step1

Unplug any cables or power cords from the electronic equipment before working on them. Remove any component cables leading to other devices.

Step2

Wipe down the electronic equipment with a soft damp cloth starting at the top of the device and working downwards. Wipe away any accumulated dust, lint or dander.

Step3

Use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth to remove fingerprints from any CDs or DVDs. Work from the center of the media outwards. Do not rub too hard or in a circular motion.

Step4

Clean a LCD television or computer monitor screen by wiping a damp cloth gently across the screen once all power is disconnected. Wipe down the ventilation area to remove any dust. Clean the base with the same cloth.

Step5

Open a computer case by removing the screws that hold the side in place. Blow dust and debris from the interior with a can of compressed air. Start at the power supply and blow through the rear ventilation fan. Continue to dust the motherboard, component slots and case.

Step6

Insert a compact disc cleaning disc into CD and DVD players to better clean up these electronic devices from the inside. This cleans the interior lenses, removing dust accumulation that can lead to early device failure.

Step7

Rub down an MP3 player with a soft cloth and a small amount of ammonia-free glass cleaner. Use a cotton swab to get into crevices and hard to reach areas that trap debris.