How do I clean my computer?

Every computer owner sooner or later wonders how to clean the computer, because this technique, like a car, requires regular maintenance. Cleaning the device is, of course, not an urgent task, but very important. Often, users remember about maintenance only when the "iron friend" starts to work unstable, produce noticeable noise, brake and reboot. Especially it is unpleasant and not in time, when you play your favorite game or do complicated work. Usually, you use different programs to "gut" your computer, search for viruses, clean the registry, optimize the system, remove unnecessary programs and so on. But it was enough just to clean the computer from dust.

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Why do I need to clean my computer?

You need to clean your computer the same way as regular physical examination to a person to prevent a serious illness and get off just a little fright. Better than once a year to look inside the device, than after 1 or 2 years to carry out major repairs.

During operation of the device dust accumulates almost everywhere:

• settles on hard disks;
• motherboard;
• video card;
• inside the system unit.

Dust envelops trains, radiators and fans, thereby hampering their cooling. The normal temperature of the processor varies between 30-60 ° C, depending on the model, and dust can raise the temperature to 90 ° C. As a result, noise generated by the cooling system increases. And if in one fine hot summer day the temperature rises above the permissible one, the computer will start to brake and shut down, because your processor will not work at full capacity. But this is not all that is threatened with untimely cleaning the computer.

Important! The processor has a protection system, but it lacks other components. For example, the hard disk spindle can not reduce the speed of rotation in order to lower the temperature. Therefore, the increased temperature is equivalent to increased wear of components, and as a result - the chance will soon increase for a major overhaul of the device. In order not to go to extremes, periodically( once a year) open the computer case and clean it from dust.

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Cleaning the computer from dust at home

To clean the computer, you will need:

• Phillips screwdriver;
• vacuum cleaner;
• eraser;
• brush( preferably with soft bristles or toothbrush);
• rubber gloves( optional);
• simple pencil;
• neatness.

We perform the work in stages. If you act carefully and consistently, then the problems in solving the problem, how to clean the computer, you will not have any.

Stage # 1.Disassembling the

1. Disconnect the computer from the network.
2. From the system unit, disconnect components: printer, external modem, mouse, sound system, etc.

Important! To avoid problems with the reverse connection, mark the wires or take a picture of how everything was originally connected.

1. Remove the bolts from the rear and remove the side panel of the system unit.

Important! Do not confuse the covers, since if you remove the one on the side of which the motherboard is located, then you will not be able to clean anything. Look at the system unit in front and unscrew the left side of the system.

1. Bolts must be put in a jar or any other place, so that they are not lost. If you have a snap-on case, then skip this step.
2. Place the system unit on the right side so that the motherboard is facing you( you can clean the computer and standing, but lying much more conveniently).
3. Remove the video card( it is usually fastened with a bolt fastened to the rear panel and a latch on the motherboard, the connector on the monitor is in the form of a trapezoid with rounded corners).First unscrew the bolt and remove the latch.
4. Get the sound card, modem, etc., located under the video card, if you have one.
5. Disconnect the hard disk and the drive. Some recommend removing hard drives and optical drives, but it's best not to do this, because the dust can be wiped off the top with dust and hard-to-clean places can be cleaned with a brush.
6. Everything that you extracted is laid neatly on a hard surface in the order in which you took them out. So it will be more convenient for you to set them back in succession in the reverse order.

Stage # 2.Cleaning the computer

If you clean the accessories and the power supply in the street, then use a toothbrush. Blowing air out of your lungs, brush off dust and other debris with a brush. Vacuum cleaner in this case is not needed.

If you decide to do all the work at home, then the answer to the question, whether it is possible to vacuum the computer, will be "Yes".Do this by following this sequence:

1. Plug the vacuum cleaner into an outlet.
2. Lift the handset and the nozzle to hold only the hose with the handle( if the vacuum cleaner has special small plastic nozzles, use them).
3. In the second hand, take the prepared brush.
4. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and carefully brush the motherboard and the system unit. Keep the vacuum cleaner tube 5 cm from the place where you clean it. All the dust raised by the brush will be sucked into the vacuum cleaner.
5. Gently clean the fan from dust and dirt, since the main dust settles there. Keep the vacuum cleaner tube no closer than 5 cm from the cooler protective cover. He starts spinning and all the dust leaves.
6. When cleaning system boards, be very careful: keep the vacuum cleaner tube very carefully so as not to touch the small components of the motherboard. Do not hold the vacuum tube too close. The tube does not suck the components, but a slight impact may occur.
7. Clean the microchips of the computer from dust, observing the above mentioned precautions.

It is necessary not only to clean the cooler on the computer from dust, but contacts are those parts of the boards that contact the motherboard. To do this, you will need a simple pencil and eraser:

1. Take the board in hand and carefully from both sides, draw the pencil with a simple pencil. Procedure make gently and accurately, as if you are restoring a very expensive engraving of a famous artist. With this procedure, you will get rid of the oxide on the contacts.
2. Take the eraser and gently and gently erase the drawn( do not force it too hard to leave any rubber on the contacts).
3. If the rubber is still on the contacts, clean it with a clean hand.

Stage №3.Assembling the computer

After cleaning, assemble a clean system unit into a single unit. Do the same procedures as in step # 1, but in the reverse order. Connect all disconnected connectors to the power supply and connectors on the rear panel. Hands should be clean or gloved. Turn on the computer by clicking the "Start" button.

Important! If the system administrator does not work, then check all connections again. Perhaps something is not connected or not completely stuck.

How do I clean a cooler in my computer?

A cooler( fan) is a small device that is inside the system unit. It is responsible for the temperature of the processor, hard drive. There is also such cooling in modern video cards and inside the power supply. The household dust trapped inside the fan can disable it and cause severe noise and malfunctions in the operation of the entire system. Therefore, cleaning the computer's cooler should be carried out regularly, along with lubrication.

If the computer is over a year old and you do not have it for warranty, then clean it yourself, because this process is not too complicated. You will need:

• vacuum cleaner;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• brush;
• water;
• alcohol;
• soft lint-free cloth;
• grease.

If you want to clean the cooler separately from the system unit, first turn on the computer with the cover open and listen to which fan is the most noisy. Most often the cooler is clogged on the video card. Follow this sequence:

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the left side panel by unscrewing the screws with a screwdriver.
3. Turn the system unit to the right side.
4. Wipe all available radiator surfaces with a soft cloth dampened in alcohol.
5. Disconnect the video card of the monitor and separate it from the motherboard.
6. Remove large particles on the cooler with a vacuum cleaner.
7. Remove the cooler from the video card to remove fine dust and grease:
   • Unscrew the 4 screws on the corners of the frame( because they are tiny, take them with tweezers and twist them with a clock screwdriver or the tip of the knife).
   • Disconnect the cooler from the power supply by bending the clips and pulling out the connector.
   • Vacuum the radiator and the cooler blades.
   • Wipe the elements with a cloth dampened in alcohol.
   • Contact the video card wipe with alcohol.
   • Remove the sticker from the back of the fan, the axis and bearing of the cooler will open.
   • Remove the lubricating oil into the recess and return the sticker to its original position.
   • Assemble all the parts in the reverse order.
8. Other fans in the system unit should be cleaned in the same way, if possible.

Important! It's difficult to remove the fan from the motherboard. This requires thermal grease, so clean without removing the cooler with a vacuum cleaner, brush and napkin. Blowing the dust off the coolers, make sure that it does not again settle on the connectors of the motherboard. Remove them immediately with a damp cloth.

If there is a thermal paste, clean the CPU fan more carefully:

1. Heat the radiator walls, cooler blades and processor surface with a cloth dampened with alcohol.
2. Remove the remnants of the old thermal grease from the radiator.
3. Apply a layer of thermal paste to the radiator and processor.
4. Install the accessories in place.
5. Attach the side panel of the system enclosure.

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Useful tips:

Stick to some recommendations, so you less often had to take a vacuum cleaner in your hands, and the cleaning of your PC from dust did not take a lot of time:

• We recommend installing the system unit to the wall itself. It is 5 cm from the wall. This is necessary to ensure that the ventilation is normal and the processor does not overheat.
• When wet cleaning in a room, be sure to clean the system unit, where a lot of dust is collected. With systematic wet cleaning of the system, the accumulation of dust inside it decreases.
• Clean up at least once every 6 months.
• Thin operation for cleaning laptop coolers is better to entrust to experienced professionals.

We hope that our recommendations and tips will help you clean your computer of obtrusive dust quickly, efficiently and efficiently, and due to proper care, your favorite technique will last you for many years and will never fail at the most inappropriate moment.