How to clean the system unit from dust at home?

As you know, the stability of the personal computer depends on many factors: the configuration of the bundle, the presence of virus software on the device, the use of memory and dust. It is dust that is one of the most common causes of "brakes" on the operating system. Note that the user first of all draws his attention to the problems that are associated with the operation of the OS and the most recent - on physical factors. But it is the large accumulation of dust inside the system unit of the device most annoying. If you are not used to cleaning out the computer in a timely manner, be prepared for such problems as:

• "brakes" of the system caused by the unstable operation of the cooling system;
• a short circuit that can occur just because of the dust on the elements of your device.

In this article we will "learn" to monitor the cleanliness of the PC and talk in detail about ways how to clean the system unit from dust at home.

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Dust cleaning

Now we will figure out how to clean the system unit from dust at home? The procedure for novice users seems not the most simple and safe, but we ask you not to be afraid - there is not something extraordinarily complex.

Preparation of

We begin cleaning with step-by-step preparation:

• We remember the school and take time to safety. The device must be de-energized so that the work inside the unit is not overshadowed by fraught with consequences.
• It is necessary to disconnect all components from the system unit: printers, scanners, various lamps, monitors, speakers, etc.

Important! We advise novice users to mark all accessories or photograph the connections, since lack of experience can cause difficulties at the assembly stage.

• Take off all the static by touching something metallic, because even the smallest currents can disrupt the operation of components inside the system unit.

Now "undress" the unit by removing the bolts from the side cover, and further to clean the computer from dust:

1. Put the lid and bolts in a prominent place in order to then easily return everything back.
2. Stacks the system unit on its side so that the motherboard is facing the person.
3. We pull out the RAM.For this, it is necessary to unfasten the latches at the ends. Do not overdo it with efforts, because mechanical damage to you to anything.
4. With the same caution, we remove the video card, which most often rests on a bolt and is fixed with one latch to the "motherboard".
5. Attention should be paid to the sound card and modem, if any. For this you need to look under the video card. We remove these components with the same care.
6. That's it came to the hard drive with the drive. We also shoot them.
7. Now it's time to lay out all the details in front of you on the floor in the order of their dismantling - this will help you assemble the computer back in the correct sequence.

Cleaning

We pick up a vacuum cleaner, a soft brush and rubber gloves( if desired) and do the following:

• We acquire a low-power vacuum cleaner from which it is necessary to remove the nozzle( some models have special small nozzles).

Important! For carrying out such procedures, a special vacuum cleaner is best suited, which can be purchased at any hardware store. Vacuum cleaners with high power can damage the integrity of components that are installed on the component chip.

• It takes a soft brush that can not damage the components. We turn on the vacuum cleaner and carefully clean all the parts. Just brush the dust with a brush and collect this disgrace with a vacuum cleaner.
• To clean the cooler, it is necessary to bring the vacuum cleaner close to it and "untwist" it with air streams. Dust from the rotating cooler will fly off and get into the garbage bag, which is equipped with a vacuum cleaner.
• Do not forget to clean all the chips, while observing caution.

Important! Do not try to change the thermal paste on the processor yourself, if you have never done this procedure.

How do I clean my computer without a vacuum cleaner?

• Using a brush and your lungs. We clean the components also, blowing away the dust in them. This method is less effective and takes more time.
• The vacuum cleaner can also be replaced with a compressed air cylinder. Cylinder can easily blow off enough dust on the strength of the flow of air, but again, this way is "dirtier", since all the dust will fly to the "workplace".

Do not rush to install computer parts in places. You should pay attention to cleaning the power supply.

Important! Do not delay cleaning the power supply for later use. Along with the cooler, dust is sucked inside the device, which clogs the radiators and settles on the board, worsening the heat transfer, which is fraught with undesirable consequences.

Power unit:

• Again, put our "electronic friend" on its side and unscrew the two bolts( in most cases) that are located at the end.
• We see before ourselves the bundles of wires that are moving away from the power supply. Carefully disconnect all wires from the computer hardware.
• Now you need to unscrew the four bolts on which the back panel is attached.
• Remove the cover and go through the brush and a small vacuum cleaner on the board, radiators and other parts.

Important! Do not touch the blades of the cooler with your hands. Fatty prints perfectly collect dust, and we do not need this.

• We finish the procedure, collect the power supply and install it in place.

We finish the cleaning of the system unit by the gradual return of all the devices that were taken out of it. This should not be a problem.

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Do I clean the monitor and other devices?

Monitors, speakers, routers and printers will not tolerate the interference of amateurs into themselves. Do not attempt to clean these devices from the inside yourself! Yes, and similar devices do not require cleaning from the inside. But if such a need arose, contact the nearest service center where professionals will be engaged in this matter.

Now you know how to properly clean the system unit from dust. Finally, I want to add that you can avoid regular cleaning with the usual wet cleaning and ventilation in the room in which the stationary computer is located. Such measures will help you less often to collect and disassemble the device and to do its cleaning from dust.