I want to know how to clean the components of computers. ie. soap?
2007-01-20 16:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by michael lmicaelovitch 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Just go to the computer store and they sell cans of compressed air that will blow away all the loose dust. You could even get a brush, but I think a brush will do more harm than good!
The only time you'll ever want to use water is if your trying to remove water.
For example, lets say your roof leaked and you got water inside your computer. If it didn't burn anything out already, you would want to unplug it and you can then clean the individial boards in clean water. You might even want to use a distilled water since it doesn't leave any chemical residue on the circut board
2007-01-20 16:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by metrodish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its the outside of the cases, a dry lint free cloth should do the job. If the dirt is stubborn, wet the cloth slightly with water. If it still won't come off, then try a mild cleaner which will not leave a residue, like Goo Gone or Windex. Soap will leave a film and attract more dirt. A vacuum on the keyboard to remove loose dirt and a microfiber cloth on the monitor with a screen cleaning fluid should finish the job.
2007-01-20 16:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take a dry rag to clean the outside. But for the inside buy some compressed air (liquid oxygen). You can probably find it at a Best Buy near the computers. If you can't ask an employee.
2007-01-20 16:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by jfbowler09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the components. Compressed air is generally good for cleaning any internal parts. Alcohol swabs can be used on connections for motherboards, memory, etc- but Only if you are experienced enough to understand how they work and how to safely remove and reinstall them.
2007-01-20 16:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a can of compressed air is best for internal components
I wouldn't try water on a something as enclosed as a hard drive but soaking things like keyboards in water without soap then drying them completely should work.
2007-01-20 16:17:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the time dust gets caked on pretty thick inside a computer. The only thing that can get it off is a pressure sprayer. Rent the biggest one you can find, turn it all the way up and fire a stream right at your computer.
2007-01-20 16:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how to clean the inside but for the keyboard etc I have little attachments for the vacum cleaner that vacuum up all the dust and then go over it with a household wipe.
2007-01-20 18:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by ghds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes soap and water :)
2015-06-28 03:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... use compressed air.
2007-01-20 16:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋