How do I clean my computer?

The computer has become for many an indispensable assistant and friend, followed by users spend a considerable amount of time both at work and at home. Like any technique, a computer needs regular cleaning: there are always fingerprints on the monitor, it is at best, on the keyboard - crumbs, hair, dust and grease stains. And if the system unit is buzzing like a falling plane, then all this in combination simply requires order and cleanliness, otherwise - sooner or later, dust and dirt will lead to irreparable consequences. In this article, we'll show you how to clean your computer, so as not to damage the details.

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Why clean the computer?

Dust - this is the main enemy of the computer, unless, of course, do not consider viruses. The accumulating dust clogs the fans, radiators, as a result, the movement of air masses inside the hull is hampered and as a consequence:

• The slow operation of all processes.
• Overheating of the video card, processor, motherboard parts.

If you do not regularly clean your computer of dust, at best, it will stop and hang, and then - in the near future, the processor, the video card will burn and the technology will completely stop working.

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How to properly clean the computer from dust?

To prevent this from happening, you need to take care of your computer and treat it with care. Set the schedule of cleaning technology and strictly adhere to it, do not wait until the computer starts to terribly brake, shut down and reboot yourself.

Clean the computer in three steps:

1. Cleaning the monitor and other items.
2. Cleaning the keyboard and mouse.
3. Cleaning and putting things in order in the system unit.

Tools

For cleaning operations, you will need the following tools:

• Flat brush with long nap.
• Old toothbrush
• Household vacuum cleaner with a small brush.
• Spray can with compressed air. It will help to remove dust in hard-to-reach places.
• Soft, lint-free cloth.
• Screwdriver with cross blade.
• Plastic clamps( 5-8 pieces).With the help of clamps it is convenient to collect wires into bundles so that they do not obstruct the passage of air.

Once all the tools are assembled, start in order.

Monitor and other components

Clean the monitor and accessories: the printer, the router, the speakers are not necessary, dust them off and wipe the screen with a special napkin. Such devices do not require cleaning, unless they were seriously contaminated with something.

Important! To wipe the monitor with alcohol is strictly forbidden, since many screens have a special anti-reflective coating, and it can be damaged by aggressive means.

If there are greasy spots on the monitor, use a lint-free cloth or a cloth to wipe the glasses to wipe the screen. Dampen the cloth with warm water and thoroughly wipe the monitor, and then wipe dry.

Keyboard

Many users have a keyboard is a piggy bank of various crumbs. To get rid of the debris and properly clean the computer, proceed as follows:

Turn the keyboard over and pat on it with your palm. To prevent crumbs from clogging in the same holes, change the angle of the keyboard.

Vacuum the keyboard or blow by air. The distance to the keys can be anything, since they still will not come off. But if you clean the laptop keyboard and decided to vacuum it, it's best to keep the distance to 15 cm.

If the keys are filled with a drink, then you can not do without complete parsing of the keyboard. On many keyboards, the keys can be removed, but first draw their location or take a picture, so that later you do not have to collect the mosaic using the "poke method".Wash the keys as follows:

• Wrap the removed keys in a plastic bag.
• In the bathroom, close the drain hole so that, during the washing process, nothing will flow away.
• Put some water in the bag and pour in the detergent.
• Thoroughly wash all plastic material, blowing a bag from side to side.
• Gently rinse the keys under running water.
• Put all the ingredients on the towel.
• Dry the keys with a hairdryer.
• Clean the keyboard frame thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Important! If the keys are not removed on your keyboard, then clean them, together with the case, with a lint-free cloth or alcohol special napkins.

Mouse

Mouse is much less likely to get large rubbish. But sometimes villi, hair or threads can interfere with the optical beam to work qualitatively. In this case, disassemble the mouse, but be sure to remember the disassembly process in order to add it later. Inside clean the collected rubbish, clean the wheel from the hairs, wipe the buttons and optics.

Important! If the mouse is mechanical, then wipe it with cotton wool with alcohol or just a rag. And be sure to clean the wheel of fat, with a cotton pad and alcohol.

If necessary, rinse the mouse pad with a soapy solution, rinse and dry.

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Cleaning the system unit from dust

The most complex and responsible measure is the cleaning of the system unit. Therefore, if you have never done this, then clean with a specialist.

The whole process of cleaning the system unit can be broken down into the following steps.

Preparatory:

1. Disconnect the "system" from the network.
2. Disconnect all wires and cables. If it's hard for you to remember which wire is connected, then draw or photograph the systemist with the wires on before disconnecting them. You can apply the same numbers with a felt-tip pen to each connector and wires that go to this connector or bind cardboard tags to indicate numbers.
3. Pull the system unit to the middle of the room - so you will be more convenient to clean the computer, because access to the system unit from all sides will be easy.
4. Turn the device on its side with the side that does not open.

Dismantling the system and removing dust from its components:

1. Remove the side cover of the system unit by unscrewing the Phillips screwdriver with the screws on the back of the computer.
2. Having grasped the fingers with special grooves on the cover, slightly slide it back and set it aside. Bolts folded into a plastic box.
3. Inspect all the nodes inside the computer carefully. All the details must be firmly "sitting" on the ground. If you find items that are not attached to the board or to the box of the system unit, get these parts out, otherwise they can get sucked by a vacuum cleaner.

Important! Pay special attention to the condition of the ribbed cooling radiators and the fans installed inside. Lightly push the impeller of the fan and if it makes two or three turns by inertia, the fan bearings are OK.If the impeller does not move, then with cleaning you are too late - the fan clogged with dust, stopped, and the bearings jammed. In this case, you can not do without replacing the fan.

1. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and run a narrow nozzle along the entire area of ​​the system unit, removing the main accumulation of dust. The distance from the nozzle to the boards should be 5-10 millimeters. Where there are no fees, you can walk the nozzle back to back. The power of the vacuum cleaner is minimal, especially if this is the first time you perform this process.
2. Use the brush when working with a vacuum cleaner. Drive with a brush on the board and pummel the dust so that the vacuum cleaner sucks it.
3. Using a compressed air canister, remove dust from the heat sink plates of the processor.
4. The video card also has a fan that can be cleaned with compressed air. Insert the can into the plastic tube( included), remove the accumulated dust. Operate very carefully, so as not to damage the small elements of the board.

Important! When working with a can, try to keep it vertically, and the tube should be a short distance from the surface to be treated.

1. Properly vacuum the power supply to properly clean the computer. Walk around with a damp cloth around the perimeter. Work carefully, without touching the wires and boards.
2. If necessary( when the computer is working, the cooler of the power supply unit emits increased noise), disassemble the power supply unit, clean it with a vacuum cleaner and lubricate the cooler with engine oil.

Important! In addition to the basic recommendations on how to properly clean your computer, take note of several useful tips that will ease the whole process and make it safe:

• Before vacuuming coolers, stop their rotation or disconnect from the board.
• After cleaning, fan the fan. Carefully remove it, remove the small sticker on the base and drip the engine oil.
• For prevention, clean the monitor as soon as it becomes dirty, the mouse and keyboard - every three months, and the system unit - every six months.
• Do not touch the wet cloths of the boards: firstly, they are very sensitive to water, and secondly, the boards are able to hook on the fabric and bend or break out. A damp cloth can be walked only on the back of the system unit - in the places where the connectors are located.
• The most convenient way to clean fans is with a conventional hard toothbrush.

Assembling the system unit:

1. After cleaning, fix all the elements in their places.
2. Close the cover of the system unit.
3. Turn it to the correct position.
4. Walk on the outside with a damp cloth and remove any dirt.
5. Allow the system unit to dry for 20 minutes.
6. Connect all wires on the back of the "system".
7. Connect the power cord to the system unit and plug it into the network.

Silent operation of the computer indicates that you have done everything correctly, cleared the technique of dust and now you can safely work without fear that at the most inopportune moment, the technology will "brake" or fail. Health to you and your technique!