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It is considered good practice that about once every 12-24 months, you will want to clear out the dust that is in your PC as preventative maintenance to make sure your computer is running properly and ensure there are no significant build ups of dust and dirt. Or at least take a look to see if it's necessary!
Here are some tips for cleaning out the dust in your desktop. Please note that each computer will be a little different but the general process remains the same.
Note: If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, Evatech can help!
[WARNING] Before handling any internal components of your PC, ensure the PC is completely shutdown & disconnected from wall power.
NEVER open the power supply unit at any time as capacitors may still be holding hazardous levels of charge long after the cable is disconnected.
NEVER attempt to handle internal components while the PC is running.
Laying the PC down on its side is often the easiest way to work within a PC rather than leaving it standing where it may topple over.
Here's an example of a PC that's just too dusty, even if it's old!
Check out this tutorial by Linus Tech Tips that is both helpful and amusing.
If you display your PC like a work of art as much as a functioning tool or gaming machine, then you might want to do more than give it a light dusting.
For that, we'd recommend removing everything from the case. That means redoing all the cable management, removing everything from the system, and putting it all back together not only technically correctly, but optimally correctly too. If that is too much or you don't know where to start – get in contact with us, the last thing anyone wants from a PC cleaning is to make matters worse and end up having to fork out hundreds or thousands on repairs or replacement parts.
Note: We still recommend an anti-static wristband when handling components. If you don't have one handy, periodically touch your PC case to ground yourself.
There are certain components, like the interior of your PSU, that you aren't going to be able to clean effectively. Instead, we'd recommend using a can of compressed air with a long straw attached to give it a little blast to dislodge any stubborn dust. When you next turn it on, its own fan and natural airflow should blow any loosened dust out of the rear.
When you're finished cleaning, put everything back together. Take this opportunity to do a little cable management as it can help avoid dust build up by making for a cleaner passage of air through your system.
This video by JayZTwoCents covers all the basics of giving your PC a deeper clean:
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