I googled "laptop's fan is extremely noisy and computer shuts down without warning" - found out that it's probably an overheating problem and the fan is getting clogged.
How can I clean it? I'm hopeless with computers so I am not confident about taking it apart. If I bring it to a shop, are they going to charge me much? I read about using "compressed air" but have no idea what it is.
I tried using a vacuum to suck the crap out but it didn't work too well.
2006-08-21 16:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by festiane 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If you are certain that the overheating problem was caused by dust and dirt, you should to go Staples, Best Buy or Circuit City and get compressed gas duster.
You don't need to take it apart and it is perfectly safe for computer since its supposed to be anti-static. However, please make sure you shut off your computer and unplugged your power adapter before you start dusting off your computer fan.
I hope it helps
2006-08-21 16:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by KeiFeR123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes compressed air is the answer. You must put something in between the fan blades to prevent them from spinning and breaking thanks to the pressure of the compressed air. You could use a stick of some sort... just please don't let it get stuck or lost in there.
I've had to deal with an overheating laptop and this is the method I used to fix it. I certainly didn't want to pay Geek Squad for something I could've done at home.
2006-08-21 16:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sheyenne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy an aerosol can of compressed air and give it a few blasts (once you take the cover off the pc).
Also, there are special little vac cleaners just for use with the computer.
2006-08-21 16:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by opjames 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compress air is a can of pressured air you can buy at walmart
or bestbuy for about 3.00 and it will help you by blowing the dust out
2006-08-21 16:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use canned air to blow the dust off. No need to open the laptop case.
2006-08-21 16:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone who has an air compressor...those will blow the dust from the fans
2006-08-21 16:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahah..compressed air is in a can..when yoou use it, it sprays air out....its called DUST OFF...found at any computer store..or office supply store
2006-08-21 16:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by Pimp C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T use a vaccum EVER!! If you have any friends that are computer literate. ask them to help you.
2006-08-21 16:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by pfc_weiss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this site www.asklaptopfreak.com. there's a step-by-step on how to disassemble your laptop.
2006-08-21 18:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by sintaks_bit_eror 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caned air
2006-08-21 16:48:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋