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How does dust affect a computer?

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Mar 15, 202612160 views
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It is generally known that dust makes computers slower, and that cleaning out the dust regularly can make your computer run better. What I have not seen, is why this happens. From what I know dust doesn't stop electrons from getting from one side of the computer to the other. Does the dust only clo…

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Clogging up the fan is one side effect. It is also possible that dust can cause a short-circuit because it conducts electricity. Dust can also inhibit airflow, which prevents heat from being properly vented.

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