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Is it safe to get dust out of a PC with an air blower?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 202649478 views
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I use an air blower to dust the inside of my PC every few months. I keep the PC fans from turning when doing this to avoid turning them into dynamos and possibly causing damage to the electronics. I've been using this technique for years without problem as it's easier and cheaper than compressed ai…

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I blow out every old PC with a tire shop air compressor before working on it. When I am done they always work better, and run cooler. I have never lost an optical drive this way, but then I am careful not to blow into the drive. A vacuum with a soft…

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