There are things that kills your laptop. Shock, liquid, dust, static, and heat. Here are some ways to keep your laptop computer (hardware) from trouble. Numbers in the list are not by importance.

1. ANTI-LIQUID

Keep food and drinks away from your laptop. As much as possible, you should refrain from drinking beverage and eating your meals while working on your laptop. Spilled liquids and fallen food crumbs and bits can easily damage the sensitive circuitry inside.

2. NO BRAINER

Avoid touching the LCD screen. When shutting it off, be sure to hold it with both hands while closing the lid gently. Screen repairs don't come in real cheap so you may want to clean your monitor with approved cleaning materials only.

3. ANTI-HEAT

Keep it cool by using and keeping it in a well-ventilated area. Laptops generate a lot of heat which can damage the internal circuitry. It is also a wise move to install a laptop cooler or chill mat to reduce the machine's operating temperature. Laptop coolers come in two designs. Some laptop coolers draw away heat from the laptop's underside while others blow cool air towards it. They may run through a power adaptor or a USB hub.

4. BATTERY LIFE

Use your laptop's battery. At least once a week unplug it from the wall and let it run on battery power until it tells you to recharge. This will make the battery life lasts much longer.

5. ANTI-HEAT

Do not let it run for straight two days, even on powerful laptops. Laptops can get very hot and leaving it on for a longer period of time may cause overheating. 

6. ANTI-SHOCK

If you need to move and take your laptop more than a few feet away, shut it down or put it to sleep before moving on. Do not walk with your laptop on because you are risking the hard drive with every stumble, stump, or jar you make. 

7. BE GENTLE

Don't close anything inside your laptop. There is a little clearance between the screen and the keyboard and even a couple sheets of paper can put stress onto the screen. Also, avoid putting heavy objects on top of your laptop. These careless actions can damage and break the screen.

8. DRESSING

Get your laptop a carrying bag to reduce the risk of breaks because of laptop being bumped to or dropped accidentally. Moreover, your laptop bag should be big enough to avoid scratching and squeezing to contain the laptop inside the bag.

9. ANTI-STATIC

NEVER keep your laptop in your car trunk while it's still on.  Always turn it off before driving.