Can i simply use a vacuum cleaner and a small nozzle fixed onto the long hose of the vacuum cleaner to clean my desktop CPU fan and heatsink? Setting the suction power to lowest to prevent damage of parts.
There's a lot of dust accumulated on the heatsink and i wish to clear them up. And i dont have compressed air at home. So i am still wondering if i can use a vacuum cleaner instead. I will place my motor unit of the vacuum cleaner far away from the PC to prevent static electricity discharge and the electromagnetic field generated by the motor.
Can i do it this way? Thanks to anyone who knows and helps... =)
2007-09-08 10:02:15 · 10 answers · asked by Never Say Die 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
DONT PANIC , you can use a vacuume , disconnect the power cord from the back of your computer , touch the case before you do anything to discharge any static from yourself , and use the smallest tube you can can find on the extention , that way youll have more suction , it wont hurt anything , ive done it for years and have built my computers , just be careful ...toothbrush idea is good also then vacuum it up
2007-09-08 10:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by boonie2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used a vacuum cleaner as a technician for many years. As others have pointed out, be sure that the vacuum cleaner is well grounded to prevent static, and that the computer and vacuum are at the same potential to prevent a discharge between them. Make sure that the computer is turned off and that all the power supply capacitors are fully discharged to ground, and that the computer is well grounded. (if in doubt, take it to a professional who guarantees their work.)
2007-09-08 10:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Gee Wye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 21:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used this procedure numerous times on systems without any problems. Just don't let it sit too long around any of the fans as the suction will run them up. Just be careful and make sure your vacuum has a good ground.
2007-09-08 10:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Herman_Miller 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bad idea. you can usually get a "can of air" in the electronics department in any big store like walmart. It blows the dust out of your fans and heatsink safely without damaging your equipment. If you see what happens when you put a vacuum on your hair and how much static it creates, you might get an idea of what it can do to your computer.
2007-09-08 10:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say you need to make sure the computer stays grounded. You don't worry too much when you vacuum around your pc during normal cleaning, because it grounded to your home wiring. I am not saying keep it connected to power...but grounding in some way would be a good idea if this is what you want to do.
2007-09-08 10:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I just cleaned mine last night and I used a toothbrush to clean it and it did spotlessly, the dust accumulated next on my video card that was below and I blew it out with my lungs...I don't smoke and I got a hellova breath! Goodluck
2007-09-08 10:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleansing it with compressed air is greater then plenty to scrub it. in case you eliminate the warmth sink from the cpu that's solid prepare to re-observe thermal compound. Compressed air could desire to be greater then sufficient ;)
2016-10-18 08:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i have used a vacum cleaner a few times, i have never had any problems, go easy though.
2007-09-08 22:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it! The static will get you, with your long hose and small nozzle. Your computer will be broken badly, and you will have to call a repairman. Do you really want to take the chance?
2007-09-08 10:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋