HP Pro Mini 260 G9 Desktop PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 20

Cleaning the mouse, Service considerations, Tools and software requirements, Screws

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Cleaning the mouse Follow all safety precautions before cleaning dirt and debris from your computer. Use this information to properly clean the mouse. ● Clean the mouse ball by first removing the retaining plate and the ball from the housing. Pull out any debris from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth before reassembly. ● To clean the mouse body, follow the procedures in Cleaning the computer case on page 12. Service considerations Keep these considerations in mind during the disassembly and assembly of the computer. Tools and software requirements Servicing the computer requires these tools. ● Torx T-15 screwdriver ● Flat-bladed screwdriver (can sometimes be used in place of the Torx screwdriver) ● Phillips P1 screwdriver ● Nonconductive, nonmarking pry tool ● Diagnostics software Screws The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They could have standard or metric threads and might be of different lengths. If you use an incorrect screw during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. HP strongly recommends that you keep all screws that you remove during disassembly with the removed part and then return them to their proper locations. IMPORTANT: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place it away from the work area to prevent damage. Cables and connectors Use this information properly handle cables. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting the cables, and route the cables so that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. IMPORTANT: When servicing this computer, be sure to place cables in their proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer. Hard drives Handle hard drives as delicate, precision components, and avoid all physical shock and vibration. This advice applies to failed drives as well as replacement spares. Cleaning the mouse 13

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Cleaning the mouse
Follow all safety precautions before cleaning dirt and debris from your computer. Use this information to
properly clean the mouse.
Clean the mouse ball by first removing the retaining plate and the ball from the housing. Pull out any
debris from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth before reassembly.
To clean the mouse body, follow the procedures in
Cleaning the computer case
on page
12
.
Service considerations
Keep these considerations in mind during the disassembly and assembly of the computer.
Tools and software requirements
Servicing the computer requires these tools.
Torx T-15 screwdriver
Flat-bladed screwdriver (can sometimes be used in place of the Torx screwdriver)
Phillips P1 screwdriver
Nonconductive, nonmarking pry tool
Diagnostics software
Screws
The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They could have standard or metric threads and
might be of different lengths.
If you use an incorrect screw during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. HP strongly recommends
that you keep all screws that you remove during disassembly with the removed part and then return them to
their proper locations.
IMPORTANT:
As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place it away from the work area to
prevent damage.
Cables and connectors
Use this information properly handle cables.
Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector.
Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting the cables, and
route the cables so that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
IMPORTANT:
When servicing this computer, be sure to place cables in their proper location during the
reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Hard drives
Handle hard drives as delicate, precision components, and avoid all physical shock and vibration. This advice
applies to failed drives as well as replacement spares.
Cleaning the mouse
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