ive neglected opening up my pc for like 4 months now and im starting to worry something might go wrong if i dont clean it. my brother cleaned it last time when i wasnt home and i was wondering whats the most efficient method of dusting it
what is the best way to go about cleaning your pc?
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ive neglected opening up my pc for like 4 months now and im starting to worry something might go wrong if i dont clean it. my brother cleaned it last time when i wasnt home and i was wondering whats the most efficient method of dusting it
I usually just take a quick 3 min tour every 5 month or so, with the Vacuum Cleaner. Just to remove the worst, and then (mabye) try and clean it a bit more with a wet piece of cloth :)
I usually just take a quick 3 min tour every 5 month or so, with the Vacuum Cleaner. Just to remove the worst, and then (mabye) try and clean it a bit more with a wet piece of cloth :)
Compressed air.
Would not suggest a vacuum cleaner as the static created by it can damage components.
Compressed air.
Would not suggest a vacuum cleaner as the static created by it can damage components.
Would not suggest a vacuum cleaner as the static created by it can damage components.
A can of compressed air is essential for cleaning electronics.
A can of compressed air is essential for cleaning electronics.
As soon as I saw the title of this thread I was going to say that don't ever plan on sticking a vacuum cleaner near your components, only to find the first reply saying to do so.
Just use compressed air like other people have said already, it's very cheap considering for how long a single can could last depending on the amount of cleaning that you need to do.
As soon as I saw the title of this thread I was going to say that don't ever plan on sticking a vacuum cleaner near your components, only to find the first reply saying to do so.
Just use compressed air like other people have said already, it's very cheap considering for how long a single can could last depending on the amount of cleaning that you need to do.
Just use compressed air like other people have said already, it's very cheap considering for how long a single can could last depending on the amount of cleaning that you need to do.
scopeI usually just take a quick 3 min tour every 5 month or so, with the Vacuum Cleaner. Just to remove the worst, and then (mabye) try and clean it a bit more with a wet piece of cloth :)
I don't stick them close to the components. Just the outskirts were the most dust i hiding. The rest I clean with cloth.
[quote=scope]I usually just take a quick 3 min tour every 5 month or so, with the Vacuum Cleaner. Just to remove the worst, and then (mabye) try and clean it a bit more with a wet piece of cloth :)[/quote]
I don't stick them close to the components. Just the outskirts were the most dust i hiding. The rest I clean with cloth.
I don't stick them close to the components. Just the outskirts were the most dust i hiding. The rest I clean with cloth.
I use an Electric Air Pump, normally used for air beds etc but works great at blowing out dust & decrapping PC's.
I use an [url=http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3664120]Electric Air Pump[/url], normally used for air beds etc but works great at blowing out dust & decrapping PC's.
A vacuum is definitely the way to go for the exterior of the case and the ports that air comes through. Depending on how easy your vacuum cleaner articulates you may be able to use it inside of the case after you ground it to discharge any static electricity. If you happen to have a metal chair you could also just ground the thing by touching said metal chair while you do it lol.
Compressed air in a can seems to be the best bet from there - I've used my air compressor in the garage with EXTREMELY good de-dusting results, but various connections always end up coming loose due to the pressure lol.
A light rub with a paper towel doesn't hurt other plastic parts that may have dust caked onto them (this is particularly bad in the interior wells of fans usually) so extensively that compressed air won't break it loose. I've also used slightly damp towels with alcohol to clean such situations before because the alcohol will flash off in a few minutes so long as you don't absolutely soak the thing.
A vacuum is definitely the way to go for the exterior of the case and the ports that air comes through. Depending on how easy your vacuum cleaner articulates you may be able to use it inside of the case after you ground it to discharge any static electricity. If you happen to have a metal chair you could also just ground the thing by touching said metal chair while you do it lol.
Compressed air in a can seems to be the best bet from there - I've used my air compressor in the garage with EXTREMELY good de-dusting results, but various connections always end up coming loose due to the pressure lol.
A light rub with a paper towel doesn't hurt other plastic parts that may have dust caked onto them (this is particularly bad in the interior wells of fans usually) so extensively that compressed air won't break it loose. I've also used slightly damp towels with alcohol to clean such situations before because the alcohol will flash off in a few minutes so long as you don't absolutely soak the thing.
Compressed air in a can seems to be the best bet from there - I've used my air compressor in the garage with EXTREMELY good de-dusting results, but various connections always end up coming loose due to the pressure lol.
A light rub with a paper towel doesn't hurt other plastic parts that may have dust caked onto them (this is particularly bad in the interior wells of fans usually) so extensively that compressed air won't break it loose. I've also used slightly damp towels with alcohol to clean such situations before because the alcohol will flash off in a few minutes so long as you don't absolutely soak the thing.
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