[nfbcs] Physically cleaning a PC

Tue Dec 31 00:07:35 UTC 2013

Screaming for the mod to close the topic really isn't the way to do 
this. No, you should not use a vacuum cleaner. there is a lot of suction 
and it wouldn't be all that hard to pull off components or suck in 
smaller wires.
Just use a can of air and you're set. just make sure that when you do 
the fans you hold them with one finger so they do not spin as you could 
actually break them in some cases with a focused stream of air if it 
hits one of the blades wrong. It's fairly rare I would assume, but I've 
seen it happen. also keep the air far away. You -could- potentially use 
a vacuum or something at the bottom where the dust would collect, but 
I'd recommend just wiping all that out off the bottom of the chassy.

On 12/30/2013 7:03 PM, Gabe Vega wrote:
> um, sir in all due respect. I think you are giving very dangerous advice and I think you should just drop the subject. I could go on and on and tell you how you and your advice can completely destroy a machine but I won't, lets just say I have not stayed in business fixing hardware using a household vacuum. Moderator close this topic please.
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> On Dec 29, 2013, at 4:54 PM, I. C. Bray <i.c.bray at win.net> wrote:
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>> Only in low-moisture environments is it a concern.
>> Most homes are moist enough.
>> Modern vacuum cleaners are grounded and you do not have the same communtator
>> to drive coil problems of older models.
>>
>> YES, you can do it.
>> And there is no such thing as an "electronics" vacuum.  It's a marketing
>> ploy.
>> There is no principal difference.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Blake Hardin" <blakehardin5487 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 6:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Physically cleaning a PC
>>
>>
>> : vacuum cleaner? Unless your using one designed for electronics work
>> : your not ever supposed to use a regular vacuum inside of a computer!
>> : Ever! The inside parts of your computer are very sinceative to static
>> : electricity. You feel it on your body at around 3000 volts and you
>> : could damage the motherboard of your computer with around 30! I have
>> : more to add but in doing this on my phone.
>> :
>> : On 12/29/13, I. C. Bray <i.c.bray at win.net> wrote:
>> : > Tracy,
>> : > YES!!  I have done it, many many many times.
>> : > Use a vacuum cleaner, instead of compressed air.
>> : > Unplug the main unit & all other devices.
>> : > Use the small attachment that you use on corners & such.
>> : > You may touch things, but be very very gentle.
>> : > In EXTREME CASES, you may use lense cleaning paper & rubbing alcohol,
>> but
>> : > again, be VERY VERY careful!
>> : > Let it dry for 2 hours before you replug it in.
>> : >
>> : > Works Great!!
>> : >
>> : > Ian
>> : >
>> : >
>> : >
>> : > ----- Original Message -----
>> : > From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
>> : > To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> : > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 2:39 PM
>> : > Subject: [nfbcs] Physically cleaning a PC
>> : >
>> : >
>> : > :I think it might be a good idea to get the dust out of the inside of my
>> : > PC,
>> : > : but I'm not sure how best to do it.
>> : > : The instructions I found online say not to touch anything, and to use
>> : > : compressed air to blow things clean.  How can I tell if I'm hitting
>> : > : everything and getting it clean, if I can't touch things?
>> : > : I'm sure someone on this list has done it though, so please advise.
>> : > : Tracy
>> : > :
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