Friday 26 December 2014

Clean Electrical Components

You must be careful when cleaning electronic components.


Electrical components work at their best when they are clean and dust-free. Connections and efficiency can be hindered by the presence of dirt or dust, yet clean electronic components can place the user in something of a quandary as electrical components can be dangerous when exposed to moisture.


Instructions


1. Ensure that any electronic components that you wish to clean are unplugged from the electrical source. The most dangerous thing you can attempt to do is clean an electrical part while it still has a current flowing through it.


2. Dust the surface of the electrical component with a small duster. Dust is one of the most common ways electrical components can become dirty, and dusting can make a lot of difference to the aesthetics and the effectiveness of your electronics.


3. Use a slightly damp, clean cloth to wipe down the electrical component. You do not want to drench it in water as it may still be wet when you plug it in again, but make the cloth damp enough to ensure it cleans away any dirt or dust.


4. To clean CDs or DVDs, pour a small amount of isopropyl alcohol cleaner onto a cloth and rub. Rub in gradual, circular motions until you have cleaned the whole surface of the disk. This will remove dirt, markings or fingerprints from the disk, and stop it from jumping or not playing properly.


5. You can clean television surfaces, MP3 players or touch screen phones by using a soft cloth and a small amount of ammonia-free glass cleaner to gently rub any dirt or dust away from the screen.

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