Cleaning my PC - small problem

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
G

godofdrums

Reputable
Feb 15, 2015
16
0
4,510
Hi I got some compressed air in a can to clean my PC...
Problem is the muck/dust just blows somewhere else...
Since using a hoover would be daft... What can I do to get rid of the dust once blown with the air?
 
Solution
Loganrmcclellan
I think that a can of air and a vacuum might be a pretty good idea. If you are concerned about static, perhaps you can place the vacuum a ways away from your PC and extend the hose as far as it'll reach. Then just make sure not to touch anything inside the case with the hose at that point I guess?
Sort by date Sort by votes
G

godofdrums

Reputable
Feb 15, 2015
16
0
4,510


This is the most misinformed reply I have ever read.
You are wrong for so many reasons.
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
G

godofdrums

Reputable
Feb 15, 2015
16
0
4,510


REALLY!?

Ever rubbed a balloon on your head and put it next to your hand?
Ever turned off an old tv and felt next to the screen?
Ever put broccoli in a microwave and watched the arc?
Ever played with an electric tesla ball?
After running around in your woolly socks did you touch something metal?

All of these things and more are ESD.

ESD can cause TINY faults in electronic components. They might work to begin with but over time things get a lot worse.

You need to be at zero potential with any electrical component not to cause it any damage. FACT.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Loganrmcclellan

Loganrmcclellan

Distinguished
Dec 26, 2013
48
0
18,560


I'm disinclined to believe anything you say after seeing you put a link to a horrible malware infested website on another thread, and then say you didn't detect any problems with the site while 4 or 5 other people confirmed that it was a horrible malware infested website.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Loganrmcclellan

Loganrmcclellan

Distinguished
Dec 26, 2013
48
0
18,560
I think that a can of air and a vacuum might be a pretty good idea. If you are concerned about static, perhaps you can place the vacuum a ways away from your PC and extend the hose as far as it'll reach. Then just make sure not to touch anything inside the case with the hose at that point I guess?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
g-unit1111

g-unit1111

Titan
Moderator
Jul 27, 2011
42,549
824
104,940
The offending comment from TheN00bBuilder and all comments referencing it have been removed. The N00bBuilder - it is apparently clear that you will not tolerate the users on this site any further. You have been banned from this site as a result pending a hearing from our site administrators, who you can contact at jpishgar@purchmedia.com. Your post history and BAs will not be removed at this point. - G
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
G

GhislainG

Titan
Jul 16, 2008
23,962
5
74,965
You are incorrect. The risk of damaging a system with a vacuum cleaner is lower than using compressed air and it's much cleaner. Just make sure the power cord still is connected to provide a ground.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
Mar 16, 2013
171,771
18,133
184,590


Unplug everything.
Take it outside
Blow the dust out
Bring it back inside, and reconnect.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
P

Pinhedd

Champion
Aug 7, 2007
10,342
20
56,965


Egh, ESD is a concern but it is not nearly as big a concern as many people make it out to be.

The damage from ESD occurs when a statically charged carrier jumps a gap and has sufficient kinetic energy left over to either embed itself in the integrated circuit, knock some other stuff around, or damage components due to localized overheating.

ESD is a huge concern during manufacturing when the integrated circuit is exposed directly to the environment, but after being covered in a high-strength dielectric sealant, heat spreader/package, and heat sink it is of much less concern.

@OP: you can use a vacuum cleaner to clean your PC as long as the PC is properly grounded. Loganrmcclellan's suggestion to use both compressed air and a vacuum is a good one.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom