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Dust buildup and static electricity inside your computer are the leading causes of computer death. Computer dust is a great conductor of static electricity that can lead to premature failure of essential internal components such as memory, CPU and other sensitive devices. Any foreign matter that is allowed to build up inside your computer may clog airways needed for cooling. It is imperative that the inside of the computer be kept as clean as possible. The life of your computer depends on it. Before the computer case is opened, there are certain safety precautions that must be observed.

Make certain that the computer and all peripherals are unplugged from their electrical outlets. Disconnect all peripheral connecting cables from the computer. Be sure to use an anti-static wrist strap grounded to the metal case when working inside the computer to prevent static discharge damage to sensitive components. Use a mask to protect yourself from the many dust particles th at will be flying around once the cleaning process begins.

I use a small air tank filled with compressed air to blow contaminants away from the internal components. You may wish to buy small containers of compressed air from a local dealer if you don't have access to an air tank with a short hose and cleaning attachment. Move the computer to an open area for cleaning. I like to work on the patio. That way I don't fill the computer room with dust and debris.

Open the case and lay the cover aside. Locate the power supply fan on the back of the computer. Blow a constant stream of compressed air into the power supply letting the fan whirl. This will clean all the dust and debris from the fan and the inside of the power supply, blowing all foreign matter into the main part of the case. Be prepared for a massive cloud of dust. Keep blowing until the air clears. Look inside the computer case at the back of the power supply. You will find some open slots for ventilation. Shoot a stream of air into those vents, blowing any remaining dust and debris out the back of the power supply.

Locate the cpu fan and shoot a stream of air directly into it and then into the heat sink under it removing all debris. Locate the memory sticks and clean them. The memory is usually standing vertically from the motherboard. Be sure that compressed air is directed down beside the memory cards directly onto the chips. You may want to remove the memory for cleaning. If you do remove the memory, make sure to use an anti-static wrist strap. Handle the memory cards with great care and only by the edges. Reinstall the cards in the same slots they were removed from.

Hold the air gun close to the motherboard and slowly clean all components, blowing any remaining contaminants away from inside the computer case. I always follow this procedure twice to be sure that all foreign matter has been removed. Replace the cover and reconnect all cables.

The operatin g environment of your computer determines how often your computer should be cleaned. My computer becomes clogged fairly quickly. I usually clean mine every six months.

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Question by Kathie B: Is there a product I can use to keep dust from magnetizing to my computer equipment? I live in a very old house where dust seems to come out of the woodwork and within minutes of being clean, all my computer components are covered with dust. Best answer for Is there a product I can use to keep dust from magnetizing to my computer equipment?:

Answer by andriytaran
You could try a can of Dust-Off, but it'll come back in a few. Anti static wipes might work too...

Answer by CAROL
From personal experience I wipe my computer and other equipment with Swifter Wipes. You might also try keeping it covered with a light cloth when not using it. Hope this helps you some with that problem.

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