cleaning your PC

Kimzar · 05-24-2008, 04:10 PM

So whats the most effective way to clean a pc on the inside, I figured it was tine to do a serious one and not just take the dust from the fan.

Can I use a Air compressor to blow the dust away or would I harm something then?

Letum · 05-24-2008, 04:39 PM

Cochy · 05-25-2008, 12:04 AM

I use an air compressor all the time and it has never done anything to my computer.

Johnathon · 05-27-2008, 02:05 PM

Air compressor isn't a problem as long as there isn't condensation built up inside.

You can also get a liquid cleaning solution at some mom and pop computer stores that will REALLY clean the PCB.
But eh, compressed air should be enough.

Kimzar · 05-27-2008, 02:57 PM

well I have already did it to be sure i had pulled all the Cables 30 Min's a head of time. and for me it was a easy as well and help a lot. Dusting it has only helps as much and My glitches in all games as well as Crashes because off Overheat is goon so I'm happy...

Now to buy one so I don't have to borrow my friends lol

Kyrsten · 05-27-2008, 03:47 PM

Next time leave the PC running and just use soap and water! Pay no mind to the sparks, that's the cleaning power at work ;)

Laalon · 05-27-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyrsten

Next time leave the PC running and just use soap and water! Pay no mind to the sparks, that's the cleaning power at work ;)

LOL

Telpacpaw · 05-27-2008, 06:18 PM

One of my buddies ( who has numerous degrees in computing ) decided he didn't want to trek to Office Max for some air, and he used a vaccum cleaner.

Apparently, the keyboard still worked!

But everything else was toast.

Letum · 05-27-2008, 10:16 PM

Vaccuums generate static...

aeeron · 05-29-2008, 12:56 AM

compressed air, and check your cpu fan and maybe unscrew it and check to see if theres alot of dust on top of the heatsink