Gypsum dust in computer

[Phredtx]

Hello,

I guess I have a fairly high potential for doing stupid things. My office is directly connected to my bedroom - no door. I am redoing a plaster ceiling in the bedroom. I failed to close off the office or even cover the computer. I use it with the motherboard exposed. The CD/DVD and hard drive don't fit in the case.

Has anyone ever cleaned gypsum dust from a computer? It's still working, but I am afraid that it is going to overheat...

Thanks,

Phredtx

 

[Sven1458]

Hi,
I usually take my Computer apart once a year and blow out all the dust. Of cause i don't have Gypsum dust in it, but if it is still dust and not permanently attached to anything, it should come out with compressed air

 

[mmmabear]

You could also try using a very, VERY soft brush to remove any stuck on dust. Something along the lines of a cosmetic brush would probably be soft enough. If it has been used, it can be washed and dried first.
Be gentle with it too.

 

[RolandJS]

If after a thorough dusting by you, if the computer seems to operate and/or smell "funny" -- take it to a local computer fixit place and let them do a thorough cleaning and testing. I had both laptops into a local computer fixit place for just such a cleaning and testing. That was worth it -- they cost $1100 and $1600 respectively.

 

[Phredtx]

Hi,

I used some compressed air-brush propellant to blow out the dust. If you try this be sure and turn off the computer, de-energize the system, unplug the power, monitor, etc.; then let it sit for half an hour or so to let everything cool down. I took the fan off first and cleaned it manually. While it off I blew out the cooling fins. Be careful... (This worked very well)

Phredtx

 

[samuria]

I used to work for ICI and half the pc were inchs deep in all sorts of dust and kept working the danger is any poweder can hold water and get damp the dust generally isnt a problem as such but it can cause overheating