an dusty overheating power supply can be dangerous... or at least shorten it's life considerably.Originally posted by Alex_is_Axel
does this include Power Pack Fans too?
Originally posted by TwoZigzagColt45
there is no way I would put a house hold vacuum cleaner any where near my PC ~ the static build up would almost certainly damage PC components such as memory
A keyboard vacuum cleaner might be more suitable ~ I personally wouldnt use that either
Geffy's suggestion is one the best by using specialist compressed air
in the past I have used cotton buds to clear excess dust & then a long bristled paint brush to clean deep inside the blades after removing the fan first
finishing off with an anti static lint free cloth for the inside of the chassis
Originally posted by taurus
an dusty overheating power supply can be dangerous... or at least shorten it's life considerably.
Originally posted by Zedric
I allways make sure the computer is grounded and that I have contact between the case, me and the vacuum cleaner. Comined with careful vacuuming I've never broken anything.
Also a camel-haired paintbrush (round, artist style) is very good to scrub of dust that won't get sucked off. I heard camel hair is better than plastic because of static, but I'm not sure.
Originally posted by Maveric169
Umm, hate to bash you but, just remove the fans! Remove the PSU and vacuum it (unpluged). Then take a Q tip dipped in rubbing alcohol if you want it really clean. I usually unplug my system, set my shop vac to blow air and blow all the dust out of my case and clean all my fans about once every month or so, I also have filters over my intake fans which really help.
How do the camels feel about thisOriginally posted by Zedric
I allways make sure the computer is grounded and that I have contact between the case, me and the vacuum cleaner. Comined with careful vacuuming I've never broken anything.
Also a camel-haired paintbrush (round, artist style) is very good to scrub of dust that won't get sucked off. I heard camel hair is better than plastic because of static, but I'm not sure.
You've got a point there.Originally posted by taurus
if using a vacuum can cause static buildup, wouldn't the same be true with compressed air? even the canned kind?
i heard a long time ago you shouldn't use a vacuum to clean out your cpu as you could fry things. i fail to see the difference between that and using a can of compressed gas...? the air is just going in a different direction.