Dell 6100 User Manual

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C-2 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System User’s GuideRecommended Tools and AccessoriesDell recommends that you use the following tools andaccessories when you clean the computer:• A wrist grounding strap — The proper use of a wristgrounding strap reduces the effect of electrostaticdischarge (ESD), which can damage certain com-puter components. To use a wrist grounding strap,place the strap around your wrist and attach the otherend of the strap to an unpainted metal surface in thechassis, such as the power supply bracket, that isconnected to chassis ground.• A liquid dishwashing detergent — Use a mixture ofone part liquid dishwashing detergent and three partswater to clean the exterior of the computer, monitor,and keyboard. You can also add fabric softener toproduce an antistatic solution that prevents dust frombeing attracted to the monitor screen.• A soft, lint-free cleaning cloth — Moisten the clean-ing cloth with the dishwashing detergent solution toclean the exterior of the computer system.• A nonabrasive diskette-drive head-cleaning kit —Dell recommends that you use a kit that containspretreated diskettes in individually sealed packages.These kits ensure that the cleaning solution isapplied evenly over the entire diskette-drive headsurface, and they prevent contamination of the headsby exposure to foreign substances.• A small vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment —Use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt fromthe exterior of the computer and keyboard.Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, andKeyboard ExteriorsA conventional monitor or keyboard cover minimizes theaccumulation of dust and other debris inside the monitorand keyboard when they are not in use. Also, commer-cially available keyboard membrane covers make itpossible to use the keyboard while providing protectionagainst foreign particles.However, regardless of any protective covers, the moni-tor and keyboard must be cleaned occasionally. To cleanthe exterior of the computer, monitor, and keyboard, fol-low these steps:1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and any otherattached peripherals, and disconnect them fromtheir power sources.2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust fromthe slots and holes on the computer and betweenthe keys on the keyboard.3. Moisten a soft cleaning cloth with a solution ofthree parts water and one part liquid dishwash-ing detergent.Do not soak the cloth in the solution; you must notlet the solution drip inside the computer or keyboard.4. Use the moistened cloth to wipe the computercover, the keyboard, and the exterior of the moni-tor, including the screen.Cleaning DrivesYou can clean the heads of your diskette drives by using acommercially available diskette-drive head-cleaning kit.These kits include diskettes pretreated with a chemicalsolution to nonabrasively remove contaminants thataccumulate on the drive heads during normal operation.If the kit does not contain instructions, insert one of thepretreated diskettes into a diskette drive and turn on thesystem. After 20 or 30 seconds, remove the diskette fromthe drive. Repeat this procedure for each diskette drive inthe computer.Environmental FactorsThis section discusses various environmental factors thatcan adversely affect system performance and longevity.CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean drive headswith a swab. You may accidentally misalign theheads, rendering the drive inoperable.