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[Solved] Howto: clean hardware pcb componenets?

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jadhav333   07-22-2009 at 06:26:50 AM

How can I clean all my hardware pcb components viz. display card, lan card, mother board, etc.. without damaging it of course..

Is there any liquid or spray that we can use? Is there any specific process to follow,,

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You can try using a can of compressed air. Basically all it does is blow dust away, which should be enough for your purposes. Just make sure you don't hit delicate parts at the wrong angle!
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r_manic   07-22-2009 at 08:31:37 AM
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You can try using a can of compressed air. Basically all it does is blow dust away, which should be enough for your purposes. Just make sure you don't hit delicate parts at the wrong angle!

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jadhav333   07-22-2009 at 08:56:48 AM

well, it collects lot of dust over a period of time.. some of it, sort of does not come off by blowing air..

also, it would be cool if there was some kind of liquid that does not damage the components but cleans the extraneous material and gives a shiny new look..

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bluzman32   07-22-2009 at 09:10:38 AM

compressed air is pretty powerful, it made my old 8800gt look brand new.

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jadhav333   07-22-2009 at 10:30:00 AM

Do u have any pic or name of the device that is used to create compressed air.. How much would it cost.. Where can one find it.. normally.

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neon neophyte   07-22-2009 at 05:39:20 PM

its not a device. it comes in a can. you can buy em anywhere that sells pcs. (best buy, futureshop, walmart even.)

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unclefester   07-22-2009 at 10:37:01 PM

I also use a med-soft paintbrush, delicately brushing over components (but not in sensitive areas ie.... PCI, memory slots etc...) after using canned air, and then agian after brushing.

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