How does one safely clean out the dust from inside the computer tower?

Answer 1

Using a dedicated brush with horse hair or synthetic bristles you can brush away the dust on the blades of fans.

Moisture free compressed air or dedicated canned air is excellent for removing light dust. It might be wise to remove the fan on the CPU heatsink to remove the layers of hair/dust blocking the fins. Be careful not to disturb the heatsink or press too hard to damage the CPU. Apply proper counter torque to prevent this.

Be sure to vacuum out all filters and around the area you dusted your computer at.

Also, to lower the amount of heavy dust and hair entering the computer you can keep the computer located above the ground on a stand or elsewhere.

Answer 2

Best way is to use a small brush with a wood handle. Don't use a plastic handled brush as this with generate static which can be damaging. I usually brush the dust onto a piece of stiff paper. Avoid using compressed air in a can. That method only moves the dust from one area to another.
You can reduce the amount of dust by putting filter material over the intake grill, but don't use anything that will restrict airflow. A piece of woman's stockings cut to fit does a great job and will cost next to nothing.

Answer 3

Usually, I just use a can of compress air to remove the dust bunnies in my computer. I make sure to remove the dust on the fans, especially the fan for the CPU. If you want to know more about cleaning your computer thoroughly, you can read PC World Magazine article on cleaning a computer.

"Top Tips for PC Hygiene: PCs, like furniture, collect dust and grime--but unlike a chair or desk, your computer can malfunction if not cleaned periodically. Here's how." -- written by Kirk Steers (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,104652-page,1/article.html)


"Dust bunnies are one of your PC's worst enemies.

Accumulated dust can block the flow of air moving through your PC and can cause overheating--one of the leading causes of PC component failure. Wipe down the exterior of the case and wipe or blow any dust or other obstructions from all openings--including the floppy drive. Be cautious about blasting dust deep inside a floppy drive feed slot, though, as you can harm the read-write head. Quick advice: If the drives are functioning properly, save that expensive compressed air.

When using compressed air, always release it in a series of short blasts. Long continuous streams can cause condensation, which would deposit unwanted moisture on your PC and would quickly cause the can to chill down and lose force until it warms back up again. (Air flowing from a reversed canister vacuum cleaner won't cause this effect.) Keep the can upright; otherwise, you'll use up the can very quickly.

Use compressed air to clean the power supply fan at the back of the PC case, but try not to blow dust into the case. Here's a trick: Place your vacuum cleaner hose next to where you're blasting the air. Much of the dust will be sucked up as it's dislodged. If you do blow dust inside, don't worry; we have a lot of tips to help you clean the inside of the case....[read the rest of the article]."

Answer 4

maximum universal way is to apply a vacuum cleanser hose with crevice device, and a nil.5 inch sparkling paintbrush to loosen the dirt. verify all air vents, grilles and filters are sparkling. If any of the followers look choked, or the huge warmth-sink on the processor, then provide them some severe interest. in the previous you start up, turn off mains ability, yet bypass away the lead related, to maintain the laptop grounded (Earthed) to stay away from static injury - and take it difficulty-free in there - ok? playstation - if its an previous field, then the different followers my be working sluggish or tough - replacements are much low-cost to locate on Ebay, and oftentimes extremely difficulty-free to place in.

Answer 5

First for safety unplug the computer. Then use a can of compressed air. A feather duster can remove a lot of it as well

Answer 6

compressed air.....also use it on your key board (hold the key board upside down) it's amazing how much crap will fall out of it!

Answer 7

compress air and with a tool that is not metal, just incase it touches any parts

Answer 8

Blow it out!! Do not vacuum it out!!!! I REPEAT DO NOT VACUUM IT OUT!!!!!!!
Vacuuming will create static electricity and short out your computer and kill it!!!!!

Answer 9

use a can of air :D