Caring for a Laptop

1. Handle the laptop with care. Try not to bump it or drop it.
2. The laptop can become damaged if you expose it to extreme temperatures. Never leave your laptop in the car for any extended period – the interior of a car can become extremely hot or cold.
3. Do not leave the laptop unattended in the car or a public place. Laptops are prime targets for theft! If you MUST leave the laptop in the car – leave it in the trunk where it is not clearly visible.
4. If the laptop has been left in the cold, let the laptop warm up to room temperature before turning it on.
5. If you need to clean the display, do so with a soft dry lint free cloth. Do not use any harsh detergents, Windex, alcohol or ammonia. Only use cleaning agents designed for laptop/lcd screens.
6. Move the laptop as little as possible while in actual use.
7. Do not pick up or carry the laptop by the display screen.
8. Never check the laptop in as luggage when traveling by airplane. Always take it with you as carry on luggage.
9. Do not eat or drink over the laptop – accidents can and DO happen.
10. If using a dialup modem – always unplug the modem from the wall when a storm is approaching. Lightening can travel through phone lines and render your laptop useless.

If you take a bit of care, you should never have to worry about returning the laptop in anything but pristine condition.