How do I clean my laptop from dust at home?

You checked the operating system for the presence of viruses, put the most relevant components in your laptop, took down Windows several times, but can not get rid of the "brakes" and hangs while working? Most likely, the problem lies exactly where you did not look. Inside the laptop can accumulate dust, the presence of which in large quantities and causes overheating of the cooling system, which leads to "lags."In this article, we will describe popular methods to combat this problem. So, we proceed: how to clean the laptop from dust at home.

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Self-cleaning - how realistic is it?

Is it possible at all to clean the laptop from dust at home by yourself so as not to break it? Can! It is enough just to have at hand a few tools and access to the Internet.

There are two different ways of cleaning the laptop: surface and deep. These words speak for themselves. The first method does not imply the assembly and disassembly of the device, and the second method is to the contrary.

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How often do I clean the dust?

It's not worth it to build it. Periodicity depends on various factors: situation, configuration, stability of work.

Consider the theoretical possible schedule:

• If dust accumulates around you often, the "cleaning" of the laptop should be done every 6 months.
• Fan blades will attach dust particles even in the cleanest room, so it is recommended to clean the cooler at least once every 3 months.
• General cleaning is recommended to be practiced at least once every 3 years.

Important! When to start? If your laptop starts to work unnaturally slowly and gets warm even when you do not overload it, you can wear rubber gloves and get ready for cleaning.

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Preparing the

First you need to get a set of tools for this procedure:

• different screwdrivers;
• cotton buds;
• thermal paste( if you know how to apply it);
• pliers;
• engine oil;
• any flat plastic thing.

Surface method

How to clean the laptop from dust without disassembling it? Armed with cotton buds and start looking for places of dust accumulation. Most often, dust accumulates between the holes in the ventilation system. With the help of sticks remove all the dust from there and blow it with a vacuum cleaner( at medium power).

Important! This method is very simple and does not require special experience.

Deep cleaning

We will plunge "head" into cleaning, in the literal sense of the word. This method requires a minimum knowledge base about the parts of the notebook and their approximate location inside the case.

Important! If you are disassembling your laptop for the first time, we recommend photographing the location of the laptop components at each step of this procedure. This will allow you to facilitate the process of building a laptop.

Ready? Let's proceed:

1. Removing the keyboard. In different models, this is done in different ways. Be patient and careful in this matter.
2. Remove the battery and remove the back cover. Usually it is held by several screws, which you can unscrew with a small cross-shaped screwdriver.
3. Before you climb inside, take off the statics, touching the iron object. But it is best to work in gloves.
4. Hard-to-reach places are effectively cleaned with cotton buds. Great effectiveness will give alcohol, which can moisten the sticks.
5. Most of the dirt accumulates in the cooling system. Disconnecting the fans is as easy as removing the cover. Clean the fan blades with a cloth that has been soaked in alcohol beforehand. Experienced users recommend lubricating the rotor of the cooler with engine oil.
6. The radiator will need to be given more time, since it is this part that provides heat removal.
7. Carefully remove the radiator and remove the old thermal grease with dry cloths. We thoroughly clean everything from dust.
8. Do not forget to reliably install all the components into place.

Important! Be careful and attentive when cleaning electronic components. Excessive efforts can lead to the formation of defects, which leads to failure.

Well then. With deep cleaning, too, we managed. However, after the last stage it is desirable to apply a new thermal paste, but it is not recommended for novice users to do it themselves.

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Preventive measures

General cleaning can be deferred for a long time if you follow the following tips:

• Place the laptop only on a clean surface. Do not use pillows, blankets, because most models have coolers from below, and the inlet will be easily clogged.
• If the pace of life does not allow you to avoid a meal at the computer, try to be careful with the device: do not spill any liquid and do not sprinkle chips on the keyboard.
• Always turn off the device or put it into sleep mode.
• It's a good idea to have a can of compressed air that can blow the ventilation holes of the laptop from time to time.

Important! There are special devices that are sold in many stores with equipment. They are able to help maintain cleanliness: small vacuum cleaners, powered by a USB cable, external cooling systems and much more.

Now you know how to clean your laptop from dust at home. The operating tips will help you avoid regular interference inside the device. Keep the room in which you are using the laptop, clean, air it more often. Be attentive to your device. This attitude will help to avoid problems in the future. Good luck!