In today's mobile society, people use laptop computers while on the go, on public transportation, in college dorm rooms, and even 30,000 feet in the air on an airliner. Laptops are everywhere. An improperly stored or serviced laptop can be a fire hazard. Laptop fires threaten public safety and can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage every year.
Listed here are some safety tips that can help you avoid the potential of laptop fire damage to your property.
1.) Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord when you leave your home, office or college dorm room.
2.) Place your laptop on a hard surface away from combustible materials.
3.) Do not leave laptops running on beds couches or soft furnishings.
4.) Listen for the fan! If it is running it may be a warning your device could overheat.
5.) Keep fans and vents clear of anything that could block airflow.
6.) Damaged and frayed cords can spark and ignite fires. Unplug the cord and replace it immediately.
7.) Keep a can of compressed air at hand to clean lint and dust from your laptop
8.) Use UL approved surge protectors and never piggyback power cords.
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