Whats the best way of cleaning?

[|| Stealth ||]

I jsut looked at my computer and it looks really dirty. I haven't checked the inside yet but the fans and PSU look dusty. Whats the best way of cleaning the out side and the inside??

[patio]

A can of compressed air available at any computer store works well...Q-Tips and rubbing alcohol as well for the stubborn stuff.
Remember to remove all power sources whenever working inside the case and take anti-static precautions....

For the outside i use Windex and lint-free cloths.

[|| Stealth ||]

Thanks do you recommend just setting it on a kitchen wood table?

[patio]

Sure.

[CBMatt]

A hard, flat, elevated surface would probably be more convenient for you.  I would also suggest wearing a face mask, which can be purchased at any hardware store and many general department stores.  The first time I cleaned out my computer, I was hacking up phlem and black stuff for a week.  No joke.

And do not use a vacuum cleaner!

[Beta Quadrant]

Yeah I agree I just cleaned mine out and I swear I sucked in a Dustball

..Uhh Nasty..

[dl65]

|| Stealth || ........   Just a tip when blowing the dust off the fan (s) ........ use something non-metalic to stop the fan blades from spinning when the compressed air is directed at it .......  A bamboo or plastic chopstick works very well.  Also be sure and make sure the heat sink is cleaned well to remove any accumulated dust.

dl65