60 www.gateway.comChapter 3: Managing and Maintaining Your ServerCaring for your serverTo extend the life of your server:■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server.■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the originalpackaging materials.■ Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magneticfields.■ Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperatures. Do not expose your server toheating ducts or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extremetemperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safestat temperatures that are comfortable for you.■ Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server components, almostany liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under yourwarranty.■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internalmechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.Cleaning your serverKeeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server performingat its best. Your server cleaning kit could include:■ A soft, lint-free cloth■ Glass cleaner■ An aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension■ Isopropyl alcohol■ Cotton swabs■ A tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit
