cleaing inside my computer??

CraigMB · 02-02-2006, 06:36 PM

i was readin on this one site....itr showed a illustration of a dude holdin on to a plugin in light and sprayin the compressed air ....sumthin about to dissipate static...is that tru?

[/quote]Once the top of the case is off, you'll be able to see the circuit board and lots of other stuff. Take the can of air and with the extension, blow out all the dust. Work in one constant direction, and reach into crevices to get it all (don't force the extension between anything, though). There's no need to touch any part of the circuit board. Finish it off by removing the extension from the can, and blowing a few short blasts over the computer, to help keep any disturbed dust from settling back in. Before putting the top back on, blow out the stuff that's collected in the vents.[/quote]

that is from a website i visited

see i know sh8t bout what i'm doin ..but it needs ta b done and if they are easy ways of no mistakes could ya tell me ....i know static will fry the computer parts...somthin bout dont touch componets.......But a easier question is ...by touch everything with a q tip without breakin stuff would that mess up anything

gamerman4 · 02-02-2006, 06:53 PM

just as long as you discharge all static, you can touch all the parts you want When you open the computer, the best thing to do is touch the power supply, its the big box with all the power cords and stuff coming out of it. just touch the metal case on that and any static should be discharged and you can go about cleaning your case. Compressed air is very useful and if your gonna use a q-tip for cleaning, I recommend using Isopropyl Alcohol (99% is best but %70 will do fine) since alcohol will remove more stuff. Water can leave residue and such and it can cause shorts if left on components.

CraigMB · 02-02-2006, 07:18 PM

..See this is exactly why i cam here

...them other dodo brains over at techguy....was tellin me i couldnt touch any thing and sh*t and not gimme me enuff info...i preciate it man ......

Antiodontalgic · 02-02-2006, 07:25 PM

I would recommend wearing a anti-static band around your wrist while cleaning if you don't have one just touch the chassis every once in a while to make sure you don't have any static charge.

Diffently use compressed air like Duster. Like gamerman4 said use alcohol it will dry faster so you don't need to worry about frying your parts when you turn it back on..

Enjoy.

CraigMB · 02-02-2006, 08:08 PM

Diffently use compressed air like Duste??????whats dose the chassiss part look like ?

where can i get a anti static band at?

Yasu · 02-02-2006, 08:18 PM

The chassis is your computer case basically and you can probably get an anti-static band at most electronic stores. The places that would have them for sure are CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, etc.

Motoxrdude · 02-02-2006, 08:27 PM

you dont need an anti static band, just touch your case frequently when yor working on it.

helmie · 02-02-2006, 09:55 PM

Theres still a chance that your components get fried from static if you dont wear a anti static band. Wouldnt it be a bugger if you said "I dont need a anti static band" then your £2500 FX-60 system went coo-coo from static?

Its always better to be safe than sorry.

CraigMB · 02-02-2006, 11:47 PM

lol ....so if i wear a static band and touch the case i take off every now and then ...i can dust off everything with a q-tip 99% alchol...and how far do i hold the canned air away from the inside??????

I'm sorry but but let me get this straight the chassis...is the cover of the computer???

Motoxrdude · 02-02-2006, 11:50 PM

about 4 inches away to get the open areas clean, but you can put the nozzle closer it need be, just dont put the nozzle too close to the circutry beacause dust can imbed in the Mobo etc.

02-02-2006, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
CraigMB Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Science Hill,Ky Posts: 64	cleaing inside my computer?? i was readin on this one site....itr showed a illustration of a dude holdin on to a plugin in light and sprayin the compressed air ....sumthin about to dissipate static...is that tru? [/quote]Once the top of the case is off, you'll be able to see the circuit board and lots of other stuff. Take the can of air and with the extension, blow out all the dust. Work in one constant direction, and reach into crevices to get it all (don't force the extension between anything, though). There's no need to touch any part of the circuit board. Finish it off by removing the extension from the can, and blowing a few short blasts over the computer, to help keep any disturbed dust from settling back in. Before putting the top back on, blow out the stuff that's collected in the vents.[/quote] that is from a website i visited see i know sh8t bout what i'm doin ..but it needs ta b done and if they are easy ways of no mistakes could ya tell me ....i know static will fry the computer parts...somthin bout dont touch componets.......But a easier question is ...by touch everything with a q tip without breakin stuff would that mess up anything

02-02-2006, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 1,624	just as long as you discharge all static, you can touch all the parts you want When you open the computer, the best thing to do is touch the power supply, its the big box with all the power cords and stuff coming out of it. just touch the metal case on that and any static should be discharged and you can go about cleaning your case. Compressed air is very useful and if your gonna use a q-tip for cleaning, I recommend using Isopropyl Alcohol (99% is best but %70 will do fine) since alcohol will remove more stuff. Water can leave residue and such and it can cause shorts if left on components. __________________ NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R P965 HDDs: 2 x 80GB 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt

02-02-2006, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Antiodontalgic Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coalton, Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 359	Cleaning I would recommend wearing a anti-static band around your wrist while cleaning if you don't have one just touch the chassis every once in a while to make sure you don't have any static charge. Diffently use compressed air like Duster. Like gamerman4 said use alcohol it will dry faster so you don't need to worry about frying your parts when you turn it back on.. Enjoy. __________________ "What you mean I have to work while at work?" Earn prizes and cash by signing up and doing offers or surveys. Get started by clicking Here

02-02-2006, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	The chassis is your computer case basically and you can probably get an anti-static band at most electronic stores. The places that would have them for sure are CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, etc. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

02-02-2006, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 18 Posts: 6,475	you dont need an anti static band, just touch your case frequently when yor working on it. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

02-02-2006, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
CraigMB Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Science Hill,Ky Posts: 64	..See this is exactly why i cam here ...them other dodo brains over at techguy....was tellin me i couldnt touch any thing and sh*t and not gimme me enuff info...i preciate it man ......

02-02-2006, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
CraigMB Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Science Hill,Ky Posts: 64	Diffently use compressed air like Duste??????whats dose the chassiss part look like ? where can i get a anti static band at?

02-02-2006, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,208	Theres still a chance that your components get fried from static if you dont wear a anti static band. Wouldnt it be a bugger if you said "I dont need a anti static band" then your £2500 FX-60 system went coo-coo from static? Its always better to be safe than sorry. __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

02-02-2006, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
CraigMB Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Science Hill,Ky Posts: 64	lol ....so if i wear a static band and touch the case i take off every now and then ...i can dust off everything with a q-tip 99% alchol...and how far do i hold the canned air away from the inside?????? I'm sorry but but let me get this straight the chassis...is the cover of the computer??? Last edited by CraigMB; 02-03-2006 at 12:03 AM.

02-02-2006, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 18 Posts: 6,475	about 4 inches away to get the open areas clean, but you can put the nozzle closer it need be, just dont put the nozzle too close to the circutry beacause dust can imbed in the Mobo etc. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

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