What's the best way to clear dust?
Allo all,
I took a look inside my PC case today and was totally overwhelmed by dust! It made me wonder what the best way to clear it was, because it's EVERYWHERE and there's lots of it . I heard different ways of doing it and mixed opinions on the damage/benefits of them; so I thought I'd ask you guys
Here's some pics of the damage although they really dont do it justice
I took a look inside my PC case today and was totally overwhelmed by dust! It made me wonder what the best way to clear it was, because it's EVERYWHERE and there's lots of it . I heard different ways of doing it and mixed opinions on the damage/benefits of them; so I thought I'd ask you guys
Here's some pics of the damage although they really dont do it justice
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Do it outside, since there is that much dust.
If you use an air compressor.. make sure the pressure is not beastly high, I have literally blown vanes off a fan before. If you can't control the presssure on the compressor itself.. just be careful with the nozzle and regulate it yourself.
My 2 pence
Cans here are 10 oz.
Hairdryer might be ok.. but they get pretty hot, be careful.
There are warnings about static buildup and discharge when using the vacuum blower method. I've been doing this for going on 10 years now and have never damaged a component.
For dust and lint that seems to be stuck fast to parts like heatsink vanes, you will need a small brush. I use small paint brushes. There are also static electricity warnings about using brushes as well. Again, 10 years, no problems for me.
Just can of air, from top to bottom, taking breaks to let the can heat back up to room temperature anytime it gets frosty.
If you have to get at something physically use a q-tip (with a bit of rubbing alcohol if needed). Remember to ground yourself before touching anything.
I have killed components before with static electricity, but that was after walking across a carpeted room when the humidity was very low.
For you folks with warehouse-type stores, you can purchase canned air for about $7.50 for a 6-pack. The single-can prices at retail stores are amazing rip-offs (like bottled water, hee hee).
Yeah, I like to use the Q-Tip technique on intake fans, heatsink fans, any fans really.