how do i clean my powerbook case?
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Klear Screen iKlear iPod, iBook & PowerBook Cleaning Kit \n\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00067UJDA/202-0594424-4957445
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Do you miss that shiny new laptop look? Here's how to brew your own laptop screen cleaning kit with household ingredients.\nSteps\n\n   1. Dilute isopropyl alcohol into a mix with no more than 50% alcohol and the rest distilled water.\n   2. Apply the mix to a cotton cloth, like an old T-shirt, lint-free microfiber cloth, or other very soft cloth. A large cloth is best, since it will help reduce the risk that finger pressure leaves streaks in the screen.\n   3. Wipe the cloth against the screen, in a counter-clockwise or other consistent motion. Take care not to press your fingers into the cloth (and screen) but apply an even pressure to the cloth. \n\n\nTips\n\n    * Expensive store-bought products such as Kensington Screen Guardian contain the same mixture of alcohol and water. 3M's Antistatic Cleaning Solution contains this same mix plus Ethylene Glycol.\n    * If you apply too much (drippy/overly damp), wipe it off with a soft cloth and apply less.\n    * Tissues will likely leave flakes of paper on your monitor. It's better to not even try it.\n    * You don't want mineral spots on your screen, so don't use tap water.\n    * Using a 100% cotton cloth or shirt alone, without the alcohol mix, can sometimes produce the same smudge-free results without going to the trouble of mixing your own solution.\n    * If you're a photographer, you can use your lint-free lens wipes instead of a soft cotton cloth.\n    * Put the solution in a small spritzer bottle, the type that you push from the top to get a fine mist, it works really well at getting just the right amount on your screen with a spray on each quadrant.\n    * If you are looking for a cheap way to get your hands on ready made cleaning solution, try CD/DVD cleaner which is often 55% Isopropyl alcohol and is not harmful to most plastic surfaces. \n\n\nWarnings\n\n    * Do not drink Isopropyl Alcohol. It is NOT grain alcohol. It is toxic.\n    * Do not use cheap paper towels. You will scratch the LCD screen.\n    * Avoid using products like Windex which contain ammonia that can degrade the LCD panel.\n    * Shut down your laptop, unplug it from the power adapter, and remove the battery before cleaning it. \n\n\nThings You'll Need\n\n    * Isopropyl Alcohol\n    * Distilled water\n    * A soft cotton cloth
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you can buy a cd cleaning kit. it's not those big machine ones it's in a cd case and it just has cleaning stuff in it and cloths. my freind had one and i think she got it at target.
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wiping it clean of data
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There are commercial kits available, but a can of compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush are all you really need for a basic cleaning. \nAfter turning off your computer and unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the keyboard upside down over some newspaper to dislodge loose crumbs and particles. \nUse the can of compressed air to blow a stream of air between the keys. \nDampen a lint-free cloth with a diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water to wipe down the keys. \nUse the vacuum cleaner brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt or debris. <br />\nIf you have a membrane-type keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key) and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next you can tackle cleaning your mouse. \nOf course, if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for around $20.
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You can get anti static cleaning wipes from places like radio shack, walmat, walgreens and many more places. The dirty marks left behind is just dirt that you didn't get the first time. You can use NON Ammonia windex, just make sure it is NON ammoniated. Ammonia is bad for the plastic. Always spay it on the clean towel, never the monitor, or LCD. If you feel uncomfortable with NON ammonia windex then go for either a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water or the anti static wipes. Below is a cut and paste from a Tech Republic download on repairing and maintaining Laptops.\n\nStandard Cleaners\nFor the most basic function—cleaning exterior LCD screens, keyboards, and cases—various chemicals\nare available. I normally recommend one of the following:\n■ 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water\n■ Nonammoniated glass cleaner\n■ Pure water (hot water works best)\nOther solutions such as antistatic LCD cleaning cloths and Kimwipes are also acceptable alternatives.\nCaution\nIsopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. Do not use alcohol cleaner near an exposed flame or when the system is on.\nThe solutions should generally be in liquid form, not a spray. Sprays can be wasteful, and you should\nnever spray the solution directly on the system anyway. Instead, lightly moisten a soft lint-free cloth,\nwhich is then used to wipe down the parts to be cleaned.\n\nCleaning the LCD and Case\nTo clean the exterior of your laptop system, use the following procedure:\nLightly moisten a soft lint-free cloth with either a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, nonammoniated\nglass cleaner, or pure water (hot water works best). Never spray liquid cleaner directly on\nthe system, especially the display or keyboard.\nGently wipe the LCD panel with the moistened cloth and then follow with a dry cloth. Be sure the\ncloth is not wet enough to drip and that the LCD is completely dry when you’re finished. Antistatic\nChapter 3\n88 Chapter 3 System Maintenance and Assembly\nLCD-cleaning cloths and Kimwipes are also acceptable alternatives. Do not use standard paper towels,\nwhich can scratch the LCD, or window cleaners with ammonia, which can damage or stain the LCD.\nNote\nKimwipes are disposable 8.5- by 4.5-inch wipes, basically heavy-duty lint-free paper towels. They are a trademarked\nbrand of Kimberly-Clark Corp., along with Kleenex, and are very popular in industrial, laboratory, and photographic use.\n\nI use the a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, I use distilled water in the mixture (no minerals in the water means no mineral deposits on the screen).\n\nI hope this helps, Good Luck.
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This may seem a bit obvious, but have you cleaned out all the dust and dirt inside of the power-supply? Or, have you ever done this...Although the outside will look clean, the inside looks like the inside of a vacuum cleaner...Use compressed air to clean out all the dust and dirt. (off the fans, memory, etc) This will help the computer get rid of heat much more efficiently...Because all the dust and dirt acts like a blanket and holds in all the heat...When the computer reaches critical temps then it will shutdown to save it from burning up...
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Try contacting user support\nhttp://www.allume.com/mac/cleanup/index.html\n\n///
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These guys will take it off your hands...\n\nhttp://eshop.macsales.com/Customized_Pages/Framework.cfm?page=PowerBook_Batt/pbbattery.html&&ref=Google%20PwbkBatteries%2012175&title=Replacement%20Battery%20For%20Your%20Apple%20PowerBook%20and%20iBook
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The following pages would help you in a step by step manner, on cleaning you laptop CD ROM Drive :\n\n(1) http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm\n(2) http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=F8E648-DT&cat=CDR\n(3) http://www.fonerbooks.com/ide_cd.htm\n(4) http://www.supermediastore.com/cd-repair-pro.html
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http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-076457549X,subcat-OS.html\n\n\nThat book above is a lifesaver, theres tons of stuff in there about cleaning up xp and your comp. in general.  I found it on Amazon for twelve bucks.  If you like that one buy this one below also.  I bought them at the same time and there both great.  Well worth the money. \n\n\nhttp://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0471748978.html
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wipe it with a clean cloth, or use compress air
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Start> All programs> Accessories> System Tools> Disk Cleanup> Select C: drive> Click on 'more options'> Click 'Clean up' of 'System Restore'> Click OK.
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use a good shredder.\nit completely removes the data
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There is no way to answer the question with exact specifics without knowing the type and model ie desktop/laptop and model. However in general for a desktop computer you turn off the machine then disconnect the power source and all cables... remove the side covers . inside the case locate the drive to be removed , disconnect the power, data and audio connectors , then remove the mounting screws typically there are 4, 2 on either side. Once the screws are out slide the drive out toward the front of the case and once its clear you are done. \n On Laptop models ther are a variety of mounting methods, most models use a slide latch on the bottom of the case, with power off simply slide the latch whichever way is indicated for release (usually to the left) and slide the drive free of the case.
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Use Scan Disk within XP, Then run Disk Cleanup.
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First, turn the keyboard over and tap it to get any loose dirt, etc, out of it.  Then, using a Q-tip and some cleaner like Fantastic, clean between and around all the keys. and dry it before turning the comp back on.  If this doesn't work, you'd better invest the $10-20 in a new keyboard.