Cleaning the inside of a computer

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January 30, 2012

Anyone who has a computer knows the problem: When the computer runs a lot, it sucks in dust and pet hair along with all the air. At some point you will notice that the computer keeps getting louder becomes. You can hear the fan working really loudly. By now at the latest, you should do something so that it doesn't break. However, technical knowledge is required here, so this tip should rather be carried out by someone who knows what they are doing and is technically skilled:

Cleaning the inside of a computer

Switch off the device, unplug all connectors, unscrew the computer case, and carefully vacuum out the inside with the vacuum cleaner nozzle. To avoid sucking up small parts, first pull a nylon stocking over the nozzle. The fans and especially the large fan of the power supply should be vacuumed particularly well, preferably with a soft brush; here you don't need a nylon stocking.

Afterwards, the computer runs very quietly again and also cools better again. You just have to make sure to keep a little distance from all the plug connections and not run the nozzle over them. That could damage the parts; really just hold it just above the parts, that is completely sufficient.

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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