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Person checking an office printerCare & troubleshooting

Checking a stalled print job

Find the blocked job and check printer status before sending repeated copies or resetting the setup.

AI illustration of a powered-off laptop with a lifted palm-rest panelCare & troubleshooting

What to do when a device battery looks swollen

Stop using a device with suspected battery swelling and arrange model-specific handling and service.

Glass of water beside a laptop on a deskCare & troubleshooting

First decisions after a spill near electronics

Put electrical safety first after a spill and avoid powering wet equipment to test whether it still works.

Electronic equipment organized in a padded storage caseCare & troubleshooting

Storing unused electronics with a plan

Store unused electronics with their identity, data needs, battery instructions, and future checks in mind.

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Preparing a computer for a new owner

Verify your backup, use the correct erase procedure, and remove account ties before handing over a computer.

Old monitors, a printer, and other discarded electronic equipmentCare & troubleshooting

Finding an appropriate electronics recycling route

Check accepted items, data handling, and damaged-battery rules before taking electronics to a collection point.

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Keeping receipts and warranty details findable

Keep purchase evidence, model details, and service correspondence together so a claim starts with clear facts.

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Writing a troubleshooting log that helps support

Capture a repeatable symptom, one change at a time, and the result that helps support narrow the cause.