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I want to ask how I am suppose to blow the inside components of my pc using
compressed air, because wouldn't the dust go in the pc even more when I blow
it? How am I suppose to blow it out? Blow behind the dust so the air would
repel and blow it out?


Is this a good method for ESD precautions (without a gounding strap):
- Not working on a carpet
- Not wearing footwear
- Working on a wooden table
- Touch the back of the computer before opening it
- Touch the Metal Case of the Power Supply (inside) frequently while the
computer is open
- Not moving on the floor too much

I'd do this at the basement, but it's hard enough to just get down there.
 
Dan said:
I want to ask how I am suppose to blow the inside components of my pc
using compressed air, because wouldn't the dust go in the pc even more
when I blow
it? How am I suppose to blow it out? Blow behind the dust so the air
would repel and blow it out?


Is this a good method for ESD precautions (without a gounding strap):
- Not working on a carpet
- Not wearing footwear
- Working on a wooden table
- Touch the back of the computer before opening it
- Touch the Metal Case of the Power Supply (inside) frequently while
the computer is open
- Not moving on the floor too much

I'd do this at the basement, but it's hard enough to just get down
there.
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I just take the computer outside, set it on a table, and carefully blow
out the dust bunnies using compressed air. Use short bursts of the air
so as not to create moisture. Make sure the computer is quite dry
before turning it on again!

Your precautions are fine. If you work on computers frequently, you
might want to buy a grounding mat. They aren't very expensive.

Malke
 
How do I keep the end of the extender flush with the outside of the case?
The direction I'm facing from is the only direction that is open that is the
outside of the case.
 
I want to ask how I am suppose to blow the inside components
of my pc using
compressed air, because wouldn't the dust go in the pc even
more when I blow
it? How am I suppose to blow it out? Blow behind the dust so
the air would
repel and blow it out?


Is this a good method for ESD precautions (without a gounding
strap):
- Not working on a carpet
- Not wearing footwear
- Working on a wooden table
- Touch the back of the computer before opening it
- Touch the Metal Case of the Power Supply (inside) frequently
while the
computer is open
- Not moving on the floor too much

I'd do this at the basement, but it's hard enough to just get
down there.
Click to expand...

Well, you dont have to worry about statici as long as you your self do
not touch any thingin the computer, the best method of removing dust
is to use a can of compresed air to blow it out, or electronic air
blower. once all the diust apears to be free from the compoants in th
case, use a vacume cleaner to remove it from the case, again dont
touch any thing with the vac, although it dose seem unlikly that you
will brake any thing by touching then with the vac hose, but take
care. And thats it, if you are worid about dust getting into your PC,
you should consider getting a dust filter for any air intake fans, or
(if like me) your too cheap to get one, just get a thing tishue and
fit that ofer the air intake hole :P
 
How do I keep the end of the extender flush with the outside of the case?
The direction I'm facing from is the only direction that is open that is the
outside of the case.
 
Like I said, how do I keep the end of the extender with the outside of the
case? The cover is the only part that leads outside, and that's the direction
I'm facing from; therefore I'll be blowing the dust at myself. The front and
the other sides are enclosed. How am I suppose to blow the dust out? Do I
blow the wall behind the dust so the air would repel and blow the dust out?


Air -> ||// ||
..................<<< ||
Dust \
Air Repelled off the surface, blowing the dust that
direction

Does this make sense?
 
Dude, your kidding right? Wear some old cloths. Your not going to melt if
you get a few ounces (if that) of dust on yourself.
 
Air -> ||// ||
..................<<< ||
Dust \
Air Repelled off the surface, blowing the dust that

So you're saying I'm right about this diagram and this is how I'm suppose to
blow the dust out?
 
Like I said, how do I keep the end of the extender with the outside of the
case?
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Dan, did you miss the part in the instructions from others about removing
the side cover of the case? With the side open, the extender is an aid to
moving out the dust and not an additional problem.
 
So I move the dust out by blowing it indirectly.
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Dan, I think once you get the case open, you'll figure it out. The hardest
part is taking the cover off, positioning the case so that you can use that
side access and then putting everything back together when you're done. I
unplug everything from the tower (your system is a desktop system and not a
laptop, correct?) before disassembling.

Blowing out the dust is the easy part. I'm confident that you'll figure it
out once you're set and ready to go. As someone else said about spraying
compressed air, use short bursts. If you spray for too long and some
moisture does escape, allow some time for it to air dry. TIP: I usually
grab an old soft clean toothbrush and a few q-tips to use along with the
compressed air.
 
Hey Dan, this is what you should do. Take your computer, monitor and all,
put it in the car and take it back to whomever you bought it from. When they
ask you what the problem is tell them that your to fu*king stupid to own a
computer, could you please have your money back.
 
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