[Spring Cleaning] - Revenge of the dust

Necuno

Necuno

The Piper
So... I just did it.

Armed with Dust-Off, My breath, tooth brush and a screw driver the box is clean and ready for our good sunny days :eek: :D
 
I've found that lifting it off the ground / surface with a stand does wonders. Most of the dust & crap seems to be at floor level.
 
Come live by the coast, then you'll know all about it. Not only does the dust accumulate but it mixes with the humidity/moisture and creates this tar-like substance. Then it drips from the CPU fan onto the VGA card that you just replaced 2months ago.

Yeah, I had to replace a clients computer twice after 3 months due to corrosion on the mainboard. Eventually told them to get aircon as a solution. Not the cheapest but it works =P
 
BeoTeK said:
Come live by the coast, then you'll know all about it. Not only does the dust accumulate but it mixes with the humidity/moisture and creates this tar-like substance. Then it drips from the CPU fan onto the VGA card that you just replaced 2months ago.

Yeah, I had to replace a clients computer twice after 3 months due to corrosion on the mainboard. Eventually told them to get aircon as a solution. Not the cheapest but it works =P
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Yup, here in Toti I see it a lot as well. if your pc doesn't have fan guards / dust guards - ouch. saw a lot of vga cards that went to the big tech repository in the sky.
 
I have to add this little gem...

Vacuum cleaner with blow function. Small nozzle. It is like therapy. My case is always spotless now.
 
Funny, I just got back on now from cleaning mine. Always dread the "will my computer turn on again?" moment :P
 
reedOsama said:
I've considered getting myself something like this:

http://www.wantitall.co.za/PC-Hardware/USB-Power-Vacuum-Computer-Mini-Keyboard-Cleaner__B005HBL0EM

A USB powered vacuum for cleaning your keyboard and work area, but I'm not sure if it's powerful enough?
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Naah, doubt that'll work, maybe just for blowing crumbs out of your keyboard. I use a proper blower for my PCs, just don't stick the nozzle into the fan and tear off the blades :P

air_blower.jpg

Obviously you won't need an industrial one, but you get the picture (literally).
 
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