How to safely clean the inside of a computer.

By Allan Dick

Supplies Needed

• A can of compressed air. ( A 10 oz. can generally cost from $5-$10 and you can get them at any hardware store)

• Endust for Electronics or any other household plastic or metal cleaning fluid.

• A face mask if you are allergic to dust.• A vacuum.

Steps• Step 1 – Shut down the computer. Remove all of the

peripherals.• Step 2 – Take off the outer case. (Unscrew screws)• Step 3 – Ground yourself by touching a metal part of the

chassis.• Step 4 – Vacuum any loose dust out of the computer case.• Step 5 – Spray compressed air on the fan blades, the power

supply chassis, drive chassis, and circuit boards. • Step 6 – Vacuum any remaining dust that the compressed air

didn’t remove.• Step 7 – Put the case back on the computer and reconnect

any peripherals.

Step 4 - Vacuuming

Be careful while vacuuming inside the computer because the internal components are very delicate and can break easily. So don’t jam the vacuum in too hard.

Step 5 – Compressed Air

Step 6 – Vacuum Remaining Dust

Resources or References

• http://www.ehow.com/how_3664_clean-computers-insides.html