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[ Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0);) # Properly Cleaning a Laptop [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman) Wednesday, 10 April 2024 [ ![Properly Cleaning a Laptop](//colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-10-24/b2ap3_large_CleanLaptop_576729762_400.jpg) ](//colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-10-24/CleanLaptop_576729762_400.jpg "Properly Cleaning a Laptop") It is important to keep modern computers clean, and laptops are no exception. However, a laptop's different form factor makes cleaning it much different from cleaning a traditional desktop computer. Let’s review the process that someone seeking to clean their laptop should follow, broken down between the different components. **BEFORE YOU BEGIN:** Make sure you have backed up all your data, then turn off the device and unplug it. While we’re going to stick to safe methods of cleaning a laptop, accidents happen, so let’s mitigate most of the issues before there’s a risk of them taking place. ## How to Clean a Laptop’s Chassis - Use a microfiber cloth, very lightly dampened with water or a dedicated laptop cleaning fluid, to wipe down the exterior of your device. Be careful around ports and vents to avoid introducing moisture to the laptop's interior. - Use compressed air to clean all vents and ports, applying it at an angle so debris isn’t pushed further in. - If your laptop’s documentation confirms you can, gently open the back to clean vents, ports, and fans with compressed air. Make sure doing so won’t void any warranties. ## How to Clean a Laptop’s Keyboard - Carefully lift up your laptop and, with it upside-down, gently shake it to dislodge any crumbs from the keyboard. - Use a microfiber towel to wipe down the keyboard, and use compressed air to clear out additional debris. - If the laptop features removable keycaps, remove and replace one first to ensure you can do so. If you aren’t sure, however, don’t try removing the keys or keycaps. ## How to Clean a Laptop’s Screen - Use a microfiber cloth to wipe your screen, dampening it slightly if necessary. - Use water, a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution, or a dedicated screen cleaning solution, avoiding other household cleaners. - Use slow, circular motions to avoid creating streaks. Hopefully, these tips will help you properly clean your laptop. Just be careful to avoid damaging your device. 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