– or –
● Select the HP Easy Clean icon in the taskbar.
– or –
● Select Start, and then select the HP Easy Clean tile.
2. Now that your device is disabled for a short period, see Removing dirt and debris from your computer on
page 24 for the recommended steps to clean the high-touch, external surfaces on your computer. After
you remove the dirt and debris, you can also clean the surfaces with a disinfectant. See Cleaning your
computer with a disinfectant on page 24 for guidelines to help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and
viruses.
Removing dirt and debris from your computer
Here are the recommended steps to clean dirt and debris from your computer.
For computers with wood veneer, see Caring for wood veneer (select products only) on page 25.
1. Wear disposable gloves made of latex (or nitrile gloves, if you are latex-sensitive) when cleaning the
surfaces.
2. Turn o your device and unplug the power cord and other connected external devices. Remove any installed
batteries from items such as wireless keyboards.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock or damage to components, never clean a product while it is turned on
or plugged in.
3. Moisten a microber cloth with water. The cloth should be moist, but not dripping wet.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the surface, avoid abrasive cloths, towels, and paper towels.
4. Wipe the exterior of the product gently with the moistened cloth.
IMPORTANT: Keep liquids away from the product. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. If liquid makes
its way inside your HP product, it can cause damage to the product. Do not spray liquids directly on the
product. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide or bleach
that might damage the nish.
5. Start with the display (if applicable). Wipe carefully in one direction, and move from the top of the display to
the bottom. Finish with any exible cables, like power cord, keyboard cable, and USB cables.
6. Be sure that surfaces have completely air-dried before turning the device on after cleaning.
7. Discard the gloves after each cleaning. Clean your hands immediately after you remove the gloves.
See Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant on page 24 for recommended steps to clean the high-touch,
external surfaces on your computer to help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses.
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends cleaning surfaces, followed by disinfection, as a best practice
for preventing the spread of viral respiratory illnesses and harmful bacteria.
After cleaning the external surfaces of your computer using the steps in Removing dirt and debris from your
computer on page 24, Caring for wood veneer (select products only) on page 25, or both, you might also
choose to clean the surfaces with a disinfectant. A disinfectant that is within HP’s cleaning guidelines is an alcohol
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