Why not use a vacuum cleaners to clean the dust on my pc

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Bubble_Double

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Everyone when talking about dust in pc, says "do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean your computer". Is it for like, dangerous to components? That's what i thought it is, but, i used a vacuum cleaner on my super old pc, that i don't use, it was full of dust and cleaning it like i always do would be hard, and it's working without any problem
 
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Vacuum cleaners (generally) are not grounded, allowing for the *potential* for static buildup.... which can be hazardous for components.

I say generally & potential, as numerous people have had no problems doing so.

Much like building a PC on carpet - it's far from ideal & definitely not recommended.

On a really old setup that wouldn't matter if it died, it's worth the (slight) risk for deep clean On a shiny new setup, even that slight risk just too risky IMO.

Generally speaking, you'll have more success 'blowing' any dust away, opposed to sucking it up with a vacuum cleaner.
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Vacuum cleaners (generally) are not grounded, allowing for the *potential* for static buildup.... which can be hazardous for components.

I say generally & potential, as numerous people have had no problems doing so.

Much like building a PC on carpet - it's far from ideal & definitely not recommended.

On a really old setup that wouldn't matter if it died, it's worth the (slight) risk for deep clean On a shiny new setup, even that slight risk just too risky IMO.

Generally speaking, you'll have more success 'blowing' any dust away, opposed to sucking it up with a vacuum cleaner.
 
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yup, that is it... static charge buildup.

Same goes for any forced air cleaning. If you do it, make sure you keep one hand touching the PSU of your system while doing the rest. Since the PSU is connected to everything and you to it and the Vacuum/air hose, you balance the charge.
 
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oh, ok thanks!
 
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I'd like to take this chance to ask if I can use a vaccum cleaner to clean out the dust around the chassis fan? Would the sucking power of vacuum cleaner be strong enough to damage the components on the motherboard? This is something I am always worried

Can I just use a plain brush instead
 
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If you are going to run a vacuum cleaner or forced air through a system make sure you stick something in to prevent the fans from spinning. You don't want to exceed rated RPM, and fans do create voltage in their windings when spun (hopefully they put some diodes on the fan output to prevent reverse current flow)

Most of the fixed components are going to be fine with a little airflow. Older style electrolytic capacitors on OEM boards might bend a little, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem these days or have any adverse affects. You never know though.

I usually stick to manual cleaning of fans and heatsinks.
 
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It's also 22 months too late

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