hid Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 hey all i just wanted to know what methods you use to clean your computer both from outside and in (if ever)? my computer is getting preety dusty, especially from inside and i'm thinking of opeing it (4 first time) and giving it a good old clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 Compressed air inside, damp cloth outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 hid here is a great little show that will show you want to do, and what now to do when cleaning a computer. http://labrats.tv/episodes/ep23.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hid Posted May 7, 2006 Author CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 and don't forget to clean your mouse's balls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 Unless it's optical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 7, 2006 CID Share Posted May 7, 2006 and don't forget to clean your mouse's balls... you can never forget that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkandra Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 I have used a vacume canister for 5 Years now and had no problems yet. I vac first then I blow the rest out. I hold the fans so they don't run fast. It has been working alright so far with no problems. Using compressed air is the right thing to use But that cost money. I don't see spending money when other things work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 Free. An air compressor in the garage. Shop vac first. Just don't get to close though. I also have a moisture filter on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkandra Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 I also have all the attachments tthat are for cleaning the computer that hooks up to the vac canister. That is nice to get in the tight spaces. I also have an air compresser but I think it is to tough on it. But like you said don't get to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 What kind of air compressor do you have that you think blowing air with is too tough on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 This one http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=290947&R=290947. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 Word of warning, DON'T do as I did a while back. used a vac. cleaner and nylon paint brush, to clean the M/B yeah I heard a click and that was it. one u/s M/B , $40 down the tube , literally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 Word of warning, DON'T do as I did a while back. used a vac. cleaner and nylon paint brush, to clean the M/B yeah I heard a click and that was it. one u/s M/B , $40 down the tube , literally the vac. should only be used to remove the dust from the fans and bottom of the case, when cleaning a mobo always use compressed air. nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yea, don't use a vacuum, except one of those small ones made for electronics on your computer, as they also generate static electricity, which can easily ruin a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 8, 2006 CID Share Posted May 8, 2006 for cleaning the outside of the case and keyboard etc. i find the kirkland baby wipes from costco are perfect. other brands probably do fine too. just use a non-lotion type to avoid a mess. (after seeing the kind of dirt and stuff those things will clean off anything i'm almost afraid to use em as intended ). DO NOT CLEAN THE SCREEN WITH THEM OR ANY OTHER SOLVENT LIKE WINDEX ETC. !!!!!!!!!! usually there will be an anti-glare coating on the screen that gets totally ruined and streaky if attacked with a solvent. soft cloth and a little water at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 9, 2006 CID Share Posted May 9, 2006 If your compressor has a pressure control valve, you should have no problem using a compressor. You could actually lower the pressure down to 5 psi which I just checked on mine. Totally safe to be used. And free to use. You can also probably pick up a nozzle tip for the price of a can of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 9, 2006 CID Share Posted May 9, 2006 I never lower mine at all... just don't use the nozzle at full blast up close (by fans in particular... I have destroyed a fan that way. intentionally.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 9, 2006 CID Share Posted May 9, 2006 i have a very powerful compressor, and i never lower it, i just hold the nozzle away form it a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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