Cleaning inside PC's - any tips?
20 May 2003, 09:50 AM
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Will be installing a new writer in my system this week, and would lik to clean all the dust out whilst its open, as it was dust in the power supply that killed my last system.
Anyone any ideas? Where can I get those cans of compressed air?
Anyone any ideas? Where can I get those cans of compressed air?
20 May 2003, 09:58 AM
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Personally, I just take the Dyson to it. Using the hose of course
You can get compressed air cans from any stationers if you want to blow it all around the room
20 May 2003, 10:04 AM
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Take it down your local garage (with the cover off) and ask to borrow their air line. Does the job.
Or most camera shops also sell compressed air in cans.
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Ian
Or most camera shops also sell compressed air in cans.
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20 May 2003, 11:01 AM
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defintely don't stick it in the dishwasher 
a good old vacuum too remove the majority of the thick dust and cr@p, then a blast of compressed air to get rid of the stubborn stuff.
You can buy some specialised cleaning spray for the electrical contacts if you wanted to go that far.
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a good old vacuum too remove the majority of the thick dust and cr@p, then a blast of compressed air to get rid of the stubborn stuff.
You can buy some specialised cleaning spray for the electrical contacts if you wanted to go that far.
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20 May 2003, 11:03 AM
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vacuum? you mean a static generator, not good for components methinks.
I use a CONVAC designed for hoovering out laser printers, expensive I think, I borrowed mine from tech support and they still haven't got it back yet.
I use a CONVAC designed for hoovering out laser printers, expensive I think, I borrowed mine from tech support and they still haven't got it back yet.
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20 May 2003, 11:32 AM
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If you're worried about static, then ground yerself. Oh, shouldn't you do that anyway before tinkering around inside a PC 
I haven't blown up a PC in 8 years using a vacuum, although I've blown up a few vacuum cleaners in my time
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I haven't blown up a PC in 8 years using a vacuum, although I've blown up a few vacuum cleaners in my time
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21 May 2003, 08:48 AM
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I use a vacuum cleaner but attach a piece of 1/2" plastic tubing to it using a cork which fits inside the vacuum nozzle. Use a 1/2" paint brush for stubborn bits and a can of 'Air Duster' for the nooks and crannies. Make sure you are grounded to prevent ESD damage.
Maplins probably sell the cans, RS definitely do, you could also try a model shop as they have cans for small spray guns.
[Edited by TolTec - 5/21/2003 8:50:54 AM]
Maplins probably sell the cans, RS definitely do, you could also try a model shop as they have cans for small spray guns.
[Edited by TolTec - 5/21/2003 8:50:54 AM]
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