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myLot reputation of 99/100. jolenegreen (893)   ranked 708 out of 8,748 in computers 5 years ago

My computer keeps overheating. Im sure its becuase there is sooooo much dust in it. I dont have the money to buy the spray right now. Does anyone know how else I could clean it? Thanks

 

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sreejithsreenivas (9311) response was accepted on 7/28/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. sedel1027 (12989)   ranked 44 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

If you have a hair dryer that blows cool air or even a small fan, you can use those. If you feel a bit more adventurous, you can use your vacuum cleaner (we have a friend who does this, he says it works better than the canned air).

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. warriorsdaughter (555)   ranked 4,823 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

I usually take a vacuum to the fan part of my computer. If you have a shop vac they work wonders for cleaning them as they seem to have better suction power.


myLot reputation of 99/100. jolenegreen (893)   ranked 708 out of 8,748 in computers  5 years ago

Thank you! I do have a small vaccum. I will try it later tonite. Thanks

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3. myLot reputation of 86/100. sreejithsreenivas (9311)   ranked 1,315 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

I think overheating is not the problem of dust.Check the cpu fan.If it is not working relace it.Some times the BIOS is not properly configured for cpu temperature creates more heat.If you suspect dust for the problem,you can clean all the components inside your pc with a smooth brush.


myLot reputation of 99/100. jolenegreen (893)   ranked 708 out of 8,748 in computers  5 years ago

Cleaned all the dust out. AND I checked the Fan. Maby it is not over heating, Idk. Something is wrong with it becuase it still freezes and says non-responsive? IDK. Thanks for trying to help!!!

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. rbnstr08 (1628)   5 years ago

Dust was the problem of my PC three months after we purchased it. Instead of the fan being an exhaust fan it was installed to be intake fan and all the dust accumulated on the processor fan. I cause many troubles especially on the operating system. The dealer reversed the fan installation. As added precaution, I put a screen filter where air comes into the CPU to prevent dust to be drawn. The other suggestions previous to this are okay. I had a bad experience though with vacuum cleaner.

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. Calais (7020)   ranked 159 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

I just usually vacuume clean mine all over once a week..

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6. myLot reputation of 95/100. gabs8513 (23375)   ranked 30 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

Once a Month I open the Tower up and I get a Cotton bud and dust inside yes it takes time as you need to do every Fan I have 3 and get the dust of the bottom to but be very careful so you do not catch the Wires or anything

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. KrisNY (7321)   ranked 2,261 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

Uh oh- Have you tried dusting it? Make sure it is not in a corner and has proper ventilation? How about trying to use an air compressor? Just a thought- Not sure if it would work- I don’t think I have ever used the compressed air to clean mine- Not sure why it does not get dirty and over heat.

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8. free2all (50)   ranked 1,714 out of 8,748 in computers   5 years ago

Hi Jolengreen,

It is better to use a clean paint brush together with a vacuum cleaner.

Paint brush to "sweep" dust off the surface, vacuum to "suck" up the dust, so that it won't land on other part of the computer.

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. blackbriar (6633)   5 years ago

I use my small air-compressor with the air nozzle on it to spray the crap outta my keyboard and dust out of my computer. I'm sure you know someone who has one you can borrow for an hour.


myLot reputation of 99/100. jolenegreen (893)   ranked 708 out of 8,748 in computers  5 years ago

That would work great for the keyboard. Thanks. Never thought of that, LOL. We have a small air compressor. Thanks again!

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10. myLot reputation of 52/100. crazyhorse (800)   5 years ago

Man i just got worried about this. it's in the 100's here and there is no way any fan can stand up to that kind of abuse.

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