The word cleaning a computer can mean two very different things. On the other hand, this word means physical cleaning which consists in the removal of dirt that is introduced into or on the computer. And on the other hand, it can refer to how to clean the disks of a computer. In this article, we will guide you to do both cleaning methods without taking too many risks.
The physical cleaning of an ACER Aspire laptop
A laptop is a place where dirt accumulates very quickly. This happens for many reasons, but its exposure to spills is increased by the way it is casually used. As it happens, the smaller the computer, the greater the likelihood of dirt and debris being introduced.
Indeed, as you already know, the ACER Aspire computer meets these criteria, especially the One model, which is small in size. If you neglect to clean your computer, particles may find their way into your keyboard.
And in the worst case, this problem can even cause your computer to malfunction. On the other hand, the screen also attracts dirt. So you need to clean it regularly to get the best possible display. It's worth noting that a laptop is both an indispensable and a very delicate tool.
To clean them, you need the right tools and, above all, the right way to avoid damaging them. Here are a few guides to help you clean your computer yourself.
- Before moving on to cleaning your computer, it is strongly advised to first turn it off and unplug the power wiring or charger. It is also more than recommended to remove the battery to avoid any circuit in case a liquid gets into the case. But to carry out cleaning, you will only need a damp cloth, but still, you have to be prepared for everything.
- Use a can of compressed air to blow out dust and debris from under the buttons on your keyboard. But, if this process cannot remove stubborn dirt, take a cotton swab and remove it using the latter.
- Then, pour a little alcohol on the fabric and make sure that it is not too wet. Then gently wipe the keyboard and touchpad with the cloth. Then, do the same operation with the computer case.
- Then, make dry cotton pads to clean all the ventilation holes that are not reached by the cloth. In most cases, vents accumulate a lot of debris, but with this method, you can remove them without difficulty.
- Finally, we will move on to cleaning the screen. To do this, soak your cloth in an alcohol/water solution. Then wipe the screen with the damp cloth. It should be noted that for cleaning a screen you should never put too much pressure. Also, an LCD screen should never be cleaned with paper towels to avoid scratches.
Disk cleaning of an ACER Aspire computer
When disks become too saturated, they can hinder the processing of files or anything else in the computer. But there are many ways to clean up a computer, depending on your system and model.
In our case, we'll be cleaning an ACER Aspire computer running Windows 10. To do this, here are a few steps to follow so you can clean your computer quickly and efficiently.
- Firstly, please click on the Windows icon which is located in the lower left corner of your screen. You can also press the Windows shortcut button on your keyboard.
- Normally, a pane will appear on your screen. Type “Disk Cleanup” in the Windows search bar. Then select on the suggestion that Windows will offer you by double clicking on it or just by pressing "Enter".
- Then you will be redirected to a new window and check the selection "Downloaded program files" and "Temporary Internet files". Then click “OK”.
- Finally, click on "Delete files".
To recover space in order to optimize the performance of your computer, you can also defragment your disks on a regular basis. On modern computers and the Windows 10 system, this disk defragmentation is done automatically, but this operation is still accessible and can be done manually. To do this, you just have to type "Defragment" on the Windows 10 search box and you will be redirected to a window where you can check the status of your disk.
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