How should I care for my notebook?

As a new 5796 owner, one of my primary concerns at this point is protecting my notebook from any damage. Since I plan on using it for quite some time, I am wondering what I should do to make it last the longest possible.

To all of you veteran Sager owners: What should I do to keep my notebook in optimal condition?

Also, I'm worried about palm rests becoming slick and shiny like I've seen in other notebooks; how do I prevent this (can I buy something like the invisible shield)?

Thanks.

 

1) Do not clean the screen with chemicals; simply use a moist microfiber cloth. I've seen sooo many people recommending chemicals like Windex; horrible idea.

2) Clean your laptop for dust every month; in your case, it would be better do so more frequently, given the purpose of your system.

Can't recommend any protectors; just my two cents.

 

Keep an eye on temps; clean out the vents occasionally; make sure hot air can escape; if you travel get a case with decent padding; give your battery an occasional full charge cycle to keep it healthy; invest in a surge/spike protector.

You might also want to look into registry cleaning software like Glary Utilities in addition to Anti-virus/spyware/adware solutions.

I never understood the philosophy behind 'protectors' myself. I think it's like putting a plastic over the furniture: Who cares if your furniture is in good condition if it's covered in fugly plastic?

 

Just treat it with respect, clean it, dont drop it, not much to it...

 

I also suggest not lending it to friends.

 

^ Love your avatar, Dook. Very pious.

 

LOL. Thanks. I do what I can.

 

Lots of good ideas above. Always worth reiterating the part about cleaning the fans and vents, and keeping them unobstructed when in use. It's common sense, but also don't lay things on top of the laptop or drop things on it. Even if you carry it in a case, don't sling that around or be abusive to it. The only thing I can recommend for protecting the touchpad and keys from oils is to clean your hands periodically while typing and mousing. Other than the letters wearing off over time, it's usually not a serious problem anyway.

 

I’m sure if you went to a hardware store, you’ll find something. I’m going to look into that tomorrow; because paint fainted palm rest just doesn’t look right. I’m going to try and find something like they place on the backside of the display (lid), because I left that intact on my D810 and it still looks new.

 

AS5 every 6 months and a good clean of the GPU and CPU copper pipes. I know my 9750 s*cks a ton of dust in there - so I don't have a choice: clean the pipes and do the AS5.

 

I tell you how to take care of your notebook in the Clevo Guide.

 

As for palm stains...

1) If you type correctly, your palms should not even touch or wear out that area. I play games and my palm never touches the casing. So my notebook is still mint.

2) you can get a palm gel pad (if you know you are going to rest your palm) if you want to make sure to not wear out your casing.

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Here ya go.

From: Ergonomics: Cumulative Trauma Disorders

While typing, it is best not to rest your wrists, and they should not be bent up, down, or to the side. This may be easier if the back edge of the keyboard is tilted down slightly, away from you. The knuckle, wrist, and top of forearm should form a straight line. Wrist supports or rests give you a place to rest your hands only when pausing from typing, not while you are typing (or gaming).

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GOOD:

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From: Safe Office Practice - Hands & Wrists




(forearm as wrists should be aligned... meaning your palms should NOT be bent downward to rest anywhere)





Placing your keyboard at an angle to the edge of the desk encourages a bad posture. Either the wrists are bent sideways (ulnar deviation) or the spine is twisted. Rearrange your equipment so you can sit head-on to your keyboard and monitor.

 

my iPhone looks incredibly ugly with the wrap-around full-cover plastic skin I got for it but I can sleep at night knowing i've never touched it with my bare hands.

As for the faded palm rests, I think that just makes you look hardcore. My laptop came with a dent/scratch on one side of the palm rest so it just all went downhill from day one.

 

One thing I could recommend is a product called "microfiber SCREEN Shammy" made by www.falconsafety.com

Here is a link to Amazon's page.

It is for plasma's & LCD cleaning.

 

I have the same one that Killer recommended and it works wonderfully. I got mine at CVS believe it or not.

 

OMG, that has to be the coolest avatar ever Dook. I LOVE IT!

 

LOL. Thanks! Preciate it!

 

If the computer will be staying in one place for long periods of time, it may be worth it to get an external keyboard and mouse. Not too convenient for carrying around, but it will greatly reduce the wear and tear on the notebook.

Also, remember to ALWAYS open the LCD with two hands, or one hand directly in the middle. If everyone did this, it would prevent a majority of cracked hinges/lids.

 

Good stuff danny!

 

Yea them hinges are almost too tight...or maybe the screen is too flexy.