how to clean LCD and computer?

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Santasballz

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built my new computer a month ago...lots of dust so i need to clean it (didn't have this problem with old computer cause it didnt have intake fan ^^)

anyways... how to hell am i suppose to clean the inside (mainly dust). i've heard that i have to use compressed air to blow on it...but just blowing it is only going to send dust flying in the computer (mine is a small form factor by the way)...any advice or "smart" ways to get dust out from the grills on the heatsink and other parts??




also...i got some juice dots on my LCD monitor...how do i clean it? i have absolutely no idea on this one...thx!
 
Depending on what SSF you have just take all the sides off and take a deep breath and shoot it for awhile with compressed air.
 
Othersider said:
First blow air to loosen the dust. Then use a tiny vacuum cleaner.
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Be very freaking careful what type of vaccum you use. Most vaccum cleaners will develop a static charge (lots of air rushing past plastic = static electricity). I highly recommend a air can and hold the vaccum cleaner AWAY from the machine (3-4 inches) while doing it. you will suck up the dust as it is "removed".

-tReP
 
My dad tried to clean his computer at work with a bid old wet dry vac(opened up the side panel and was going over all the parts), somone came in the office and was like WTF! They then cleaned the computer for him. He is a very tricky old man.
 
Santasballz said:
alright, thx for advice. how about the lcd monitor?
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There are LCD wipes at your local Comp USSR, BB, CC, etc. Worth the money to have a safe "gentle" cleaner.

-tReP
 
I carry my computers outside, take off the panels, and blast away with compressed air.

I use a new Swiffer duster to gently remove any dust on my LCDs. I don't know what the hell "juice dots" are, but I would use a very soft cotton or microfiber cloth dampened with water only to clean that.
 
lolz...don't get the wrong idea...the "juice dots" are little bits of ORANGE and APPLE juice. gets on the lcd when i am drinking juice infront of the computer.

thx for advice by the way, i'll give it a go
 
A can of compressed air works great on computer's. As far as the lcds they make screen wipes but I have found that the monster screen cleaners worth great. It is a spray and a cloth. Someone elce makes one too but I can't think of the name.
 
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