Hey guys, so I want to clean all the dust from my PC, Im just worried, Should I use the anti static wristband while cleaning the PC? My main point is to clean all the dust from the graphics card and the fans. What should I do to ensure I don't break anything and how can I get rid of static if my case is plastic?
Cleaning dust from PC
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jeffredo
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First off, don't waste money on canned air. Get a Metro DataVac. Its produces a way stronger stream of air. Bought one four years ago and its one of the best purchases I've made for my PCs. Worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445244743&sr=8-1&keywords=metro+datavac
As far as static goes, you should be fine as long as you're not touch components.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445244743&sr=8-1&keywords=metro+datavac
As far as static goes, you should be fine as long as you're not touch components.
thehutti
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If you want to touch you components you just have to ground yourself regularly. You don't need an antistatic wristband (I never used one in 20 years). Easiest way to ground yourself is to touch the case of your PSU if it's connected to the cable (just turn the on-off switch to "off" to prevent short-outs while cleaning)
It can help, but it's not necessary. As long as you ground yourself by touching the power supply case, you'll be fine.
I personally just use a DataVac and hold down the fan. The pressure is strong enough to get into all the cracks of my graphics card (GeForce GTI 960). computerdusting.com does a decent job outlining your options.
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