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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: lectrocrew on September 17, 2011, 03:12:12 PM

Title: 'compressed-air-in-a-can' cleaning proceedure for laptop?
Post by: lectrocrew on September 17, 2011, 03:12:12 PM

I plan to shut down my HP Compaq 6715b laptop in order to blow the dust out of it. (it runs 24/7 running Folding at Home assignments). I know that when blowing out my desktop's I always secure the cooling fan so as not to over-rev the fan motor when using compressed air. But desktop fans are easy to access. Is there a way to secure the cooling fan on my laptop while cleaning other than disassembly?

Title: Re: 'compressed-air-in-a-can' cleaning proceedure for laptop?
Post by: Geek-9pm on September 17, 2011, 04:50:00 PM

Avoid aiming right at the fan. Use short busts rather that a long blast.

Title: Re: 'compressed-air-in-a-can' cleaning proceedure for laptop?
Post by: patio on September 17, 2011, 06:06:32 PM

Q-Tips...

Title: Re: 'compressed-air-in-a-can' cleaning proceedure for laptop?
Post by: lectrocrew on September 17, 2011, 08:59:42 PM

Got it done. I had forgotten how easy it is to remove the keyboard on this machine (3 screws and 4 lock tabs) . With it removed access to the fan is easy. A q-tip works fine for preventing the fan blade from spinning.
Thanks.