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Winter Computer Cleaning Anyone?
Today just so happens to be National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Something I should probably observe. Roughly 5 years ago I built a gaming PC and it still works like a charm, but I have so much junk...
Since spring is almost here and we may get warmer weather soon, I've been wanting to take my rig outside and do something like this...
I don't expect my PC to be THAT bad, but I definitely don't want to dust it inside.
But I'm recalling something a former boss insisted: vacuum! Don't use compressed air! His logic was that the compressed air would push the dust further into the crevices. What do you think? I get it, but I'm skeptical.
Also I already have an electric compressed air gun that's fun to use. XD
-Liz
Vacuum is a great idea, till you realize that the hose is plastic, and even clean air traveling at a high speed can generate static, then zap goes a $750 graphics card when the wand is a little too close.
Outside dusting = good enough, crevices don't really matter much, it's the overall airflow. If there's a tight spot, use a small brush to help lift the dust, then blast it with canned air
Woah, I did not even consider static electricity. Thanks for the tip, C0RR0SIVE!
-Liz
Vacuum is a great idea, till you realize that the hose is plastic, and even clean air traveling at a high speed can generate static, then zap goes a $750 graphics card when the wand is a little too close.
Outside dusting = good enough, crevices don't really matter much, it's the overall airflow. If there's a tight spot, use a small brush to help lift the dust, then blast it with canned airMacBooks have a metal case and are fairly resistant to static electricity. That's a good thing because my running socks cause all sorts of static on carpet. I'm constantly zapping something.
