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konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66224 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-28 10:27:25
July 13 2010 16:09 GMT
#1
Recently my computer had been shutting down very often. Once or twice a day, usually during "intense" work (SC2 + 10+ programs running). Considering my specs, it should run perfectly fine, but it didn't. My computer would just shut down randomly all of a sudden, my whole computer went whacky.

But tonight was the final straw. My comp shut down thrice in a short frame of 25 minutes - once while processing photos on Lightroom 2, once while browsing Facebook and last while editing a photo on Nero PhotoViewer. Fuck this shit, I told myself. I think it's about time I cleaned my fan.

So, off went my power, earthed the CPU box and took out the CPU box from the corner of my room.

Holy shit.

It was a huge pile of dust. It had 4 fans, one at each side, one at the back and one at the bottom. Only one side was clean (because it was the only one facing "outside"), the rest were being blocked by 1) the desk, 2) the wall and 3) the floor.

Just took me 2 hours to clean this piece of crap, and the end results?

[image loading]
A cleaned CPU box and.. what's that?

[image loading]
All the dust =/

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D:


my comp runs like 500% faster now holy crap. No joke.

So, TL. Have you cleaned your computer today?

*****
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Xyik
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Canada728 Posts
July 13 2010 16:12 GMT
#2
My laptop kept overheating whenever I played SC2 for longer than 20 minutes and I was reduced to putting an ice tray beneath my computer. Then my friend told me how silly I was and that I should try cleaning it. To my surprise my video card's fan was caked in dust. After cleaning it, all is well (almost).
Smix *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States4549 Posts
July 13 2010 16:15 GMT
#3
ohhhhhh will definitely keep this in mind for the future
TranslatorBe an Optimist Prime, Not a Negatron // twitter @smixity
intrudor
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada446 Posts
July 13 2010 16:16 GMT
#4
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)
USER MIGHT BE WARNED FOR THIS COMMENT
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25981 Posts
July 13 2010 16:17 GMT
#5
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X
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konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66224 Posts
July 13 2010 16:18 GMT
#6
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X

hahaha thankfully i keep my keyboard and mouse clean

bought this swiss-made gel thingy called cyberclean that you use to clean between the keyboards and mice, trapping all the dirt and nasty stuff. i then clean the surface with an antibacterial cleaner afterwards.
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krndandaman
Profile Joined August 2009
Mozambique16569 Posts
July 13 2010 16:19 GMT
#7
--- Nuked ---
QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32075 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-13 16:20:47
July 13 2010 16:20 GMT
#8
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X


keyboard goop??


NSFW NSFW NSFW
NSFW NSFW NSFW
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3221068

NSFW NSFW NSFW

NSFW NSFW NSFW

and you probably shouldnt view for the sake of your mental health


It was amazing the shit that used to come outta my desktop before it blew up
PROFESSIONAL GAMER - SEND ME OFFERS TO JOIN YOUR TEAM - USA USA USA
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25981 Posts
July 13 2010 16:20 GMT
#9
On July 14 2010 01:18 konadora wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X

hahaha thankfully i keep my keyboard and mouse clean

bought this swiss-made gel thingy called cyberclean that you use to clean between the keyboards and mice, trapping all the dirt and nasty stuff. i then clean the surface with an antibacterial cleaner afterwards.

I was going to go through the effort of washing my keyboard. Then I realized I'd just rather buy a new $15 keyboard.
Moderator
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66224 Posts
July 13 2010 16:22 GMT
#10
On July 14 2010 01:19 krndandaman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)


if you post something and expect a ban for it, chances are you'd just get a longer ban because it just shows you blatantly ignore rules... though i dont think your post was that bad lol (and im asian)

@OP
pretty cool, would have never guessed it was because the fans were dusty lol.
any idea about how often you gotta do this?

probably every 1~4 months, depending on the cleanliness of the air at where you live.

some tips while cleaning:

- ALWAYS earth your CPU before proceeding to clean it, even if you've already plugged out the power.
- use a toothpick to slowly dig out chunks of dirt from the fans. the dirt trapped there is EXTREMELY hard to clean out.
- use a SLIGHTLY damp cloth to clean the blades (and between them) of the fans.
- some light tapping helps to shake off the dust.
- if all fails, use a blu-tak to stick all the dust.
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7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-13 16:24:23
July 13 2010 16:23 GMT
#11
My Laptop is shutting down all the time now, whenever I start a computer game and sometimes when I just browse the web (while watching a stream or sth)

My solution was to move to the basement, since it was most likely just caused by the ridiculous temperature in germany right now, hopefully it'll be fine now


On July 14 2010 01:20 Chill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:18 konadora wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X

hahaha thankfully i keep my keyboard and mouse clean

bought this swiss-made gel thingy called cyberclean that you use to clean between the keyboards and mice, trapping all the dirt and nasty stuff. i then clean the surface with an antibacterial cleaner afterwards.

I was going to go through the effort of washing my keyboard. Then I realized I'd just rather buy a new $15 keyboard.



ahahha

anyways, I'll keep this op in mind for the near future in which I'll have a PC again.
beep boop
LSB
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States5171 Posts
July 13 2010 16:24 GMT
#12
On July 14 2010 01:20 Hawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X


keyboard goop??


NSFW NSFW NSFW
NSFW NSFW NSFW
-snip-

NSFW NSFW NSFW

NSFW NSFW NSFW

and you probably shouldnt view for the sake of your mental health


It was amazing the shit that used to come outta my desktop before it blew up

Why did I press the link????
I guess NSFW is just like a banner saying "click me! free food!"
>.<
Once is an accident. Twice is coincidence. Three times is an enemy action. Bus Driver can never target themselves I'm sorry
myopia
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States2928 Posts
July 13 2010 16:24 GMT
#13
I was noticing my laptop was getting pretty hot recently... and this thread reminded me I haven't cleaned it. Ever. I will do that tonight.
it's my first day
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
July 13 2010 16:25 GMT
#14
On July 14 2010 01:24 LSB wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:20 Hawk wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X


keyboard goop??


NSFW NSFW NSFW
NSFW NSFW NSFW
-snip-

NSFW NSFW NSFW

NSFW NSFW NSFW

and you probably shouldnt view for the sake of your mental health


It was amazing the shit that used to come outta my desktop before it blew up

Why did I press the link????
I guess NSFW is just like a banner saying "click me! free food!"
>.<



whaatttt theee fuuuuuuck


...
that guy looks like boesthius
beep boop
Bigpon86
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States238 Posts
July 13 2010 16:29 GMT
#15
On July 14 2010 01:20 Hawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:17 Chill wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)

lol what is this

OP: now take your keyboard, turn it upside down, and shake it.

ewwwwwww :X


keyboard goop??


NSFW NSFW NSFW
NSFW NSFW NSFW
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3221068

NSFW NSFW NSFW

NSFW NSFW NSFW

and you probably shouldnt view for the sake of your mental health


It was amazing the shit that used to come outta my desktop before it blew up


he isnt lying about "you probably shouldnt view for the sake of your mental health" omfg this is horrible lol

This is my quote.
GunSec
Profile Joined February 2010
1095 Posts
July 13 2010 16:30 GMT
#16
PLEASE I need help with cleaning my laptop! I have a sony vaio laptop - model VGN-FZ11M. It's fucking crucial I clean it because it's overheating as fuck all the time, help!
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66224 Posts
July 13 2010 16:31 GMT
#17
On July 14 2010 01:30 GunSec wrote:
PLEASE I need help with cleaning my laptop! I have a sony vaio laptop - model VGN-FZ11M. It's fucking crucial I clean it because it's overheating as fuck all the time, help!

can the back be unscrewed? some laptops require special screwdrivers :<
POGGERS
T3tra
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States406 Posts
July 13 2010 16:34 GMT
#18
Have that exact case, hi5!
I need this place like I need a shotgun blast to the face.
EleanorRIgby
Profile Joined March 2008
Canada3923 Posts
July 13 2010 16:38 GMT
#19
On July 14 2010 01:30 GunSec wrote:
PLEASE I need help with cleaning my laptop! I have a sony vaio laptop - model VGN-FZ11M. It's fucking crucial I clean it because it's overheating as fuck all the time, help!


cleaning a laptop is such a bitch, your gonna have to take a million screws off and pop your keyboard out, just be very careful
savior did nothing wrong
eXigent.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
July 13 2010 16:40 GMT
#20
On July 14 2010 01:22 konadora wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 01:19 krndandaman wrote:
On July 14 2010 01:16 intrudor wrote:
dude, only asians need to clean up their comps due to their extended computer usage habits.
we white dudes are cool so we only sparingly use it therefore it doesnt amass that much dirt


i accept a temp ban for this ^^

(not more than 2 days plz)


if you post something and expect a ban for it, chances are you'd just get a longer ban because it just shows you blatantly ignore rules... though i dont think your post was that bad lol (and im asian)

@OP
pretty cool, would have never guessed it was because the fans were dusty lol.
any idea about how often you gotta do this?

probably every 1~4 months, depending on the cleanliness of the air at where you live.

some tips while cleaning:

- ALWAYS earth your CPU before proceeding to clean it, even if you've already plugged out the power.
- use a toothpick to slowly dig out chunks of dirt from the fans. the dirt trapped there is EXTREMELY hard to clean out.
- use a SLIGHTLY damp cloth to clean the blades (and between them) of the fans.
- some light tapping helps to shake off the dust.
- if all fails, use a blu-tak to stick all the dust.


Im not sure about singapore, but in Canada you can buy pressurized air in a can that sprays out really fast. Its amazing stuff for cleaning out your computer and all of the small areas that dust can collect. However, when using it on your fans, you MUST hold onto them with your hand, and not allow them to spin when the air blows out. The pressure of the air will blow the fans much faster than their limits allow, and will most likely break the fan. I learnt that the hard way lol.
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