Should I clean my graphic card/fans by myself? (laptop)

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_Tempo

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I am having some FPS crashes with my laptop, so I asked a knowledgeable what can be the cause and he said that it may be dust in the computer and that it's important to clean up dust from the computer every year or two anyway (I have this laptop for an year).
Now, I don't really think I can clean up the dust from the inside cause I don't really know where is what or what is where and I am scared I'll ruin my laptop.
so should I send it to a lab or something to clean it for 30 dollars or should I try do it by myself? and if you think I can do it even though I don't know nothing about computers guide me how to please. xD
 
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They could definitely do the first part that Gam3r01 suggested. If that doesn't fix your issue I suggest taking it into a shop. However, if you are up to the challenge you could totally do it. Just look up a few guides and be careful with the computer.
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If you think you can be a careful person, I suggest http://www.howtogeek.com/194479/how-to-clean-the-dust-out-of-your-laptop/
Laptops are much trickier to work in than desktops so there can be risk involved. If you feel more comfortable sending it to a computer repair shop, that is a good option. It's just a matter of how confident you are and how careful you are.
 
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Start off with compressed air in all of the typical vents for your system (I recommend cleaning it from the intake, so you dont blow it back into the fan).
See how well this helps you out, chances are this is the exact same thing any store would do for you. If this makes the issue better, but not fixed, you may have to go internal (or in your case, take it in).
 
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They could definitely do the first part that Gam3r01 suggested. If that doesn't fix your issue I suggest taking it into a shop. However, if you are up to the challenge you could totally do it. Just look up a few guides and be careful with the computer.
 
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Got it guys thanks for the fast responses. I think I'll try what you said- removing the dust from the outside and if the problem won't disappear I'll try doing what you said/linked by myself or send it to a shop.
 
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Glad we could help.
 
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