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Theres no avoiding grease, grime, and dust on your MacBook.
Your fingers are covered in grease, which is then transferred to your screen the second you touch it.
A soft, dry, lint-free (ideally microfibre) cloth will do the trick most of the time.
Apple recommends dampening a soft, lint-free cloth with water and then giving your screen a good wipe down.
Unfortunately, this often just moves grease around and leaves you with a streaky screen.
check that the cloth is only damp, rather than dripping wet too.
Repeat this process as necessary.
If its not working very well, consider replacing the cloth (or just washing it).
Cleaning your keyboard isa lot easier if you lock your keys firstusing free appKeyboardCleanTool.
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Shutting down your MacBook doesnt necessarily work, since keyboard input will wake your Mac up.
If you use external peripherals like the Apple Magic Keyboard, turn them off or unplug them before cleaning.
Then there are theergonomic benefits that a laptop stand can offer.
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Its also reassuring to have my MacBook out of the danger zone when it comes to spills.
Id rather lose $100 on a keyboard than thousands on a MacBook.
Sometimes fluff and dust can get stuck in these vents.
Avoid using a vacuum cleaner for this task since static electricity could damage your Mac.
Compressed air can also cause damage to the fans due to its high velocity.
You also want to avoid blowing dust deeper into the MacBook if at all possible.
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Doing this will void your warranty.
Youll want tobe sure that your Mac is overheatingbefore you do this.
Sometimes this is enough to stop the charger from making a proper connection, which prevents charging.
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Debris should come free with a soft brush (like a toothbrush) or a cotton swab.
Sure, they provide some protection against drops and scratches, but they can also trap dirt inside them.
This means they will need to be removed from time to time, much like a smartphone case.
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If youre getting rid of an old MacBook,double-check you also wipe your Macs hard drive.
