Here's a list of cleaning supplies you'll need:
Canned air: A PC janitor's best friend. Goes where brushes and wipes can't reach
Contact cleaning solution: A special solution for removing dust, grime and corrosion from the
metal contacts on expensive cards.
Handheld vacuum cleaner: A real time saver in a dusty environment.
Lint- free wipes and swabs: Won't leave unwanted residue as most rags and paper towels do.
Small and medium-size brushes: Wonderful for cleaning those hard to-reach nooks and crannies. |
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Get the right tools Computers need special cleaning supplies. Refer to above
segment "Cleaning Supplies" for a list of proper cleaning items. And remember
the supreme rule of PC cleaning: Never apply cleaning solution directly to the
machine. |
Clean the case. Clogged air vents
lead to overheating, which can slowly
kill your PC. Clear all case openings -
especially the vent for the power supply
fan-of accumulated dust or other
obstructions with a lint-free rag or
compressed air. When spraying air, try
not to blow the dust back into the case. |
Clean the mouse. Cure jumpy
cursors with a quick mouse cleaning.
Rotate the circular cover on the underside
of the mouse and remove
the ball. 1. Take a swab or the end of a paper
clip and scrape any accumulated
grime from each of the guide wheels
in the cavity. Rub the mouse ball with
a cloth to remove any oil or grime. |
Clean the keyboard. Blow out dust from between keys with a shot
of compressed air. Wipe surfaces
with a smooth rag moistened with a computer cleaning solution. |
Clean Monitor. Remove excessive dust build-up with a vacuum using the brush attachment. Pay chose attention to the vented areas.
Monitors are literally dust magnets. Wipe dust from the screen with a damp soft
rag. If you need to use a cleaning solution to remove stuck-on dirt make sure your monitor has no
special coatings that may be damaged by cleaning solvents. Also, remember to remove dust
from any vents or openings. |
Central Processing Unit CPU (Or the BOX)
This is the most sensitive part of the
computer and should only be cleaned by trained staff. It is best to try to clean the unit where it sits, but if this is not possible move the unit to the closest or most convenient work area.
1. Remove the cover from the CPU by removing screws which are usually located along the rear of the case and/or along each side. When removing the cover be alert for any wires or cables which might be caught up inside the cover it may become snagged when the cover is being removed. Place cover aside to be cleaned later.
2. Use the vacuum first to remove most of the larger contaminates, this will minimizes the amount of dust that will become airborne during the next step.
3. After as much debris as possible has been removed start to assist the vacuum by dislodging the remaining contaminates with the compressed canned air until all contaminates are removed. Pay close attention to Power supply , CD Drive and Floppy Disk areas
4. Replace the CPU cover, connect the cables and reposition the CPU.
Clean the motherboard . Open
your system, try to remove dust with a small vacuum cleaner. Otherwise, blow
out and dust with compressed air. Make sure you remove dust from the case,
not just relocate it. Wipe surfaces with a lint-free rag or swab. |
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