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To: CatLady who wrote (9103)	4/8/2000 3:49:00 PM
From: mr.mark	Respond to of 110631

here's some basic do's and don'ts for monitors, while we're on the subject. i see nothing about compressed air being blown in there. my gut feeling would be to not blow it in, as it may force dust and dirt (and hair) particles into spaces and places that it would not ordinarily settle into. bwdik... "Caring For Monitors Monitors come with a long list of ?Dos and Don?ts,? all of which are important to keeping the monitor in its best working condition. Here are some tips for lengthening the life of your monitor: Don?t open the monitor?s case. We can?t emphasize this enough. Opening the monitor?s case could ruin the monitor, and it could ruin you. Monitors contain interior power sources that hold a significant electrical charge, even after the monitor?s power cord is disconnected, and you could be shocked if you open the case. If a physical repair is needed, take the monitor to an authorized repair shop. Do give the monitor plenty of free space for cooling. If you stack items around the monitor, you?ll probably shorten its life. And if you balance heavy items on top of the monitor, you could warp or crack its case. Don?t operate the monitor near a heat source, in a damp environment, near magnets, near motors, in a tight enclosure, or on a rug or carpet. Do use the power cord supplied with your monitor because it?s specifically created to handle the voltage for your monitor. Don?t clean the outside of the monitor case with anything but a lint-free cloth or a used dryer sheet (one without perfumes and other chemicals). The cloth can be slightly dampened with water. Unplug the unit before cleaning it. You can clean the monitor?s screen with the same items or with a little glass cleaner. Spray the glass cleaner onto the cloth, rather than onto the screen, before using it. Wipe the screen until it is dry. Do use the stand that ships with your monitor. The vents on monitors are on the back and underneath the monitor, so the unit needs to be up in the air slightly to allow proper cooling underneath. Don?t touch the monitor?s screen, if possible. Oils and dirt from your hands will remain on the screen. If your monitor needs repair, you may need to contact the monitor?s manufacturer to find an authorized repair shop in your area. Monitors often can be repaired relatively inexpensively, and their life span averages five to eight years. Before agreeing to any repair charges, though, compare the repair estimate to the cost of a new monitor. If you decide to purchase a new monitor, make sure it?s compatible with the current setup of your computer, especially the video card." smartcomputing.com :) mark