Howto: clean hardware pcb componenets?

[jadhav333]

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,,

Tx

 

[r_manic]

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!

 

[jadhav333]

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..

 

[bluzman32]

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

 

[jadhav333]

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.

 

[neon neophyte]

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

http://lifehacker.com/153409/geek-to-live--evacuate-pc-dust-bunnies

 

[unclefester]

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.

This is the inside of my almost 4 year old case with a 10 month old MoBo.