Solved Need help! searching for blower to clean PC

[Bumpkin]

You can use a 100 psi air compressor to remove the blades from your cpu fan.

Been there, done that

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

You can use a 100 psi air compressor to remove the blades from your cpu fan.

Been there, done that

Get the T-shirt?

 

[gregrocker]

 

[Wandering one]

Must agree with Lady F. I always put a coffee stir stick through the fan blades before blasting the air gun.
Art.

 

[gregrocker]

An important reminder. I was watching a friend blow dust out of his Acer Aspire X1300 and told him not to blow the CPU fan like a pinwheel as it could damage it. He ignored me and then a few weeks later the fan started failing.

Now he wants me to replace it when I get back to Calif in May . Anyone suggest a fan replacement without the heat sink for it?

 

[archer]

woooooh! thanks a lot guy for so many replies. I just thot of getting that. One of my frnds have it and he use it. Sooooo....i thot i mite give it a try.

Anyways, thanks again guys. I will go with compressed air.

this was indeed a very healthy discussion.

 

[DavidE]

I've got one of these and so far I like it better than canned air.

DataVac Electric Duster - Green Alternative to Canned Air - by Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner - Newegg.com

I just got one of those and it has all the power you will ever need (and then some). Btw, it's cheaper on Amazon.

The only caution I have for using this is to make sure the blast from it doesn't spin the fans to avoid damaging them.

Yea, that's a high price...I was just posting to show an option to consider.
I think it's normally around $60 USD when it is in stock at Newegg.
Right now it's available from Newegg, via other sellers.
I've never purchased from Newegg using another seller because I think the cost is higher.

Anyway I like it, and I use Q-tips to keep fans from spinning because I clean the fan blades with them after blasting...

 

[grits]

Just watched the video from post #23 and would be leary of referring anyone to it as the only source of info due to the fact that he didn't block the fins from spinning or even mention it. Other than that, he did a good job.

I also noticed that he used a magnetic screw driver, is that ok?

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I also noticed that he used a magnetic screw driver, is that ok?

Yes, there isn't anything inside that will be damaged by a magnetic screwdriver. The only things that could be damaged by a magnetic field are HDDs and that would take a magnet powerful enough to pick up the entire case.

 

[grits]

Thank you. Now maybe I won't drop so many screws.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Thank you. Now maybe I won't drop so many screws.

Yeah, I need to get a few magnetized screwdrivers (or magnetize the ones I have).

 

[brianzion]

if you walk on a carpet then touch the motherboard without earthing yourself on a unpainted part of the case you can potentially cause damage.

 

[gregrocker]

I'd like to find another video which mentions the fan spinning and has more about grounding oneself correctly and by habit, since most will not use a wrist-strap.

 

[mitchell65]

I'd like to find another video which mentions the fan spinning and has more about grounding oneself correctly and by habit, since most will not use a wrist-strap.

I agree there seems to be a certain amount of reluctance with using a wrist strap. I wonder why? Could it be the "It'll never happen to me syndrome" ?

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I'd like to find another video which mentions the fan spinning and has more about grounding oneself correctly and by habit, since most will not use a wrist-strap.

I agree there seems to be a certain amount of reluctance with using a wrist strap. I wonder why? Could it be the "It'll never happen to me syndrome" ?

More like the "It gets in the way" and "It limits how far I can move" syndromes.

 

[mitchell65]

I'd like to find another video which mentions the fan spinning and has more about grounding oneself correctly and by habit, since most will not use a wrist-strap.

I agree there seems to be a certain amount of reluctance with using a wrist strap. I wonder why? Could it be the "It'll never happen to me syndrome" ?

More like the "It gets in the way" and "It limits how far I can move" syndromes.

Get a longer lead!

 

[grits]

I'd like to find another video which mentions the fan spinning and has more about grounding oneself correctly and by habit, since most will not use a wrist-strap.

:banghead: Would you believe that I just spent approx. 3 hours searching for & reading umpteen different tuts (?) on cleaning interior of PC & found so much conflict that my head is spinning! Some said "yes" to vacuum, some said "no". There was also different opinions on "leave power cord plugged in", "completely disconnect ALL cords", "remove parts" or "not", "use small paint brush", "don't use brushes". I could go on more but don't want to write a book.
Then I came here to post this but had a second thought, ", I'm sure there must be one in the 7 forum", but not that I can find. Anyone up to that?

 

[gregrocker]

I think the video I posted earlier is pretty good with the exception that a demonstration of the wrist strap should be given, or how to otherwise ground oneself.

I know of no one who says its OK to keep the PC plugged in. I always unplug, remove a laptop battery, and hold power button to release any residual power. These are standard precautions.

I also hold back from touching any electronics without holding the case. This has always been enough for me.

 

[AddRAM]

Working with a wrist strap is a real pain in the butt !

I just use a mat.

http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Portabl...=ifixit_answers&utm_content=recommended_tools

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

...I know of no one who says its OK to keep the PC plugged in...

Ready to meet one? As long as the power switch on the PSU can be and is turned off and the residual power allowed to bleed down, it will be safe plus the case will be grounded through the power cord. When I'm working on my machine on top of my washing machine (much easier on the old back), I have an anti-static mat on top of the machine to give a grounded surface to work on and to protect the machine deom scratches so it isn't necessary to leave the cord plugged in to ground the machine. When fooling around with it at its normal home, I keep it plugged in, switch off the PSU, and wait until the LEDs on the MOBO have been off for a bit before poking around inside. The case sits on rubber feet on a wooden nightstand so that is the easiest way to keep it grounded. I'm also the only one around so I'm not worried about anyone switching the PSU on while I'm not looking.

On my notebook, I pull out the power cord but do leave the battery in. The only thing I do inside is blow out what little dust gets inside. Other than using an extra plastic "soda straw" from an expended "canned air" can to keep the fan from spinning, I don't touch anything inside. If I ever do anything to the insides besides dusting (such as adding RAM), I'll yank the battery.