1. The LCD screen
All LCD notebook computer screens consist of individual colour transistors sandwiched between wafer-thin glass sheets that can crack if mishandled. Toshiba has built several notebook computers with Toshiba EasyGuard features that enable advanced system and screen protection.
• Please avoid pressing the glass with fingers or objects.
• Toshiba strongly recommends that a notebook computer always be transported in a carry bag specifically designed for mobile computers to avoid bruising or cracking the LCD monitor.
• Users should never sit or stand on the carrying case and/ or notebook computer, or stack heavy objects onto it.
• Avoid leaving foreign objects such as paper clips, pens, erasers, and stapled papers on the keyboard or on the palm rest.
• Additional protection for the LCD screen can be obtained by placing a thin piece of cloth between the keyboard and screen.
2. Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive (HDD) head is the device that moves over, without touching, the spinning media disk when reading or writing data.
Another Toshiba EasyGuard feature designed to decrease the possibility of damage to the HDD is by unloading the hard drive head from close proximity to the media by using a unique 3-axis motion monitoring system that is capable of detecting free fall in all directions.
3. AC Adaptor
Wrapping the power cords around the AC adaptor creates excessive stress where the lead joins the adaptor body and will cause premature failure of the leads. The adaptor should NEVER be operated with leads wrapped around the adaptor body.
The following method is NOT recommended when transporting the AC adaptor:
• Using the cable to knot-tie the loops;
• Crimping the cables;
• Storing the adaptor in the carry bag where it could put pressure on the notebook’s LCD as it might damage the screen.
4. Cables and Connectors
Users should ALWAYS carefully remove all cables from the notebook computer before packing it into the carry bag.
5. Environment
Avoid eating and drinking near the computer as spillage can cause major damage to most of the notebook computer’s electronic components.