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In this video at 13:52 and later TechYesCity used wd40 and sprays it into his pc and a bit later onto his graphics card.

 

Can anyone explain why? Is it safe to do this?

 

 

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Looks like he's just using it as a cleaner.  As long as the PC isn't on I imagine it's fine, just have to make sure there isn't any left over when powering on.

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I don't think i'd recommend wd40 on your parts , just use a pcb cleaner

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17 minutes ago, AlexTheGreatish said:

Looks like he's just using it as a cleaner.  As long as the PC isn't on I imagine it's fine, just have to make sure there isn't any left over when powering on.

I read this about wd40 on Google

" So, WD40 contains a lot of volatile solvents, that evaporate, leaving behind a thick oil"

 

It always felt greasy to me when I used to use it.

 

Apparently it's not electricaly conductive,  but I would not want anything greasy in my pc, when I built my pc I cleaned my hands really well.

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20 minutes ago, emosun said:

I don't think i'd recommend wd40 on your parts , just use a pcb cleaner

What do you reccomend to clean things like monitors, mouse, and keyboards?

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he is doing wd40 for his resale business and one said oil is good for sliding in ram etc 

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8 minutes ago, zFox said:

What do you reccomend to clean things like monitors, mouse, and keyboards?

a plain towel with just plain cleaner on it like windex

or if it's just dust then a can of air

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9 minutes ago, zFox said:

What do you reccomend to clean things like monitors, mouse, and keyboards?

glass or window cleaner should be fine for your screen so long as you're not drenching the thing.

Use isopropyl alcohol and some cotton swabs to clean your keyboard, if you need a more thorough clean, pull your key caps and use something of your choice with the aforementioned isopropyl. It'll work fine for your mouse as well.

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16 hours ago, zFox said:

In this video at 13:52 and later TechYesCity used wd40 and sprays it into his pc and a bit later onto his graphics card.

 

Can anyone explain why? Is it safe to do this?

 

 

OH GOD NO!

 

You think the inside of your PC is dusty now?  Spray it with WD40 and wait a week and see what it looks like.  LOL!

 

WD40 is only good for door hinges.

 

What you want is CONTACT CLEANER.   Google it.  CRC is the most common brand.

 

There is WD40 branded contact cleaner, but it's completely different than what's shown in that video:

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00AF0OFVU/ref=asc_df_B00AF0OFVU/

 

 

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On 3/19/2019 at 10:00 PM, jonnyGURU said:

WD40 is only good for door hinges.

Starting a carbonated engine as well. Cold morning? spray into the throttle body of the car, Need more power? WD40 it (probably, never tried) 

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1 hour ago, YaBoiWill said:

Starting a carbonated engine as well. Cold morning? spray into the throttle body of the car, Need more power? WD40 it (probably, never tried) 

No.  That's what starting fluid is for.

 

WD40 itself is not very flammable.  It's the propellant used that is combustible and can help an engine start.  You could spray hair spray in your carburetor and have the same results.

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I've used the WD40 brand contact cleaner mentioned above on a PSU that was absolutely filthy.  Smoke residue, I'm guessing meth residue, pet fur, dust, etc.  That thing was disgusting inside and when it was powered the way it made my head feel breathing in it's off-gassing of the built up residue is where the meth guess comes from.  The contact cleaner (entire can) got it cleaned of everything.  No more residue, debris, and most importantly -- smell of any kind.  

 

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Most I used to clean is dish soap. But that’s only the case or peripherals. If not a micro fiber is enough for me. 

 

Used electrical cleaner and alcohol on a mobo that had coolant on it. Easiest way to get the stains and residue off. 

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3 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

dish soap

Thats good for degreasing stuff and removing fats and oils, but not great at actual cleaning stuff

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2 minutes ago, YaBoiWill said:

Thats good for degreasing stuff and removing fats and oils, but not great at actual cleaning stuff

Good enough for my dishes, good enough for a pc case. Running water over it wont do shit. 

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On 3/19/2019 at 1:54 AM, zFox said:

In this video at 13:52 and later TechYesCity used wd40 and sprays it into his pc and a bit later onto his graphics card.

 

Can anyone explain why? Is it safe to do this?

Ok, so real quick (because I actually watch this guy), Australia has different regulations on environmentally friendly products. Their version of "WD40" is actually water based, not oil based. So when he uses it and it evaporates it doesn't leave the oil behind. 

When he visited the US for NCIX he finally took a look at NA WD40 and said DO NOT use it. It's in his video somewhere around January 4th/5th/6th of this year. Check it out if you want. I'm at work so I can't scrub through them right now.

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On 3/19/2019 at 6:00 PM, jonnyGURU said:

What you want is CONTACT CLEANER.   Google it.  CRC is the most common brand.

 

There is WD40 branded contact cleaner, but it's completely different than what's shown in that video:
https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00AF0OFVU/ref=asc_df_B00AF0OFVU/

TIL, I knew battery terminals had electrical grease but I didnt know there was an electronics spray. 

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3 hours ago, Mbowen said:

Their version of "WD40" is actually water based, not oil based. So when he uses it and it evaporates it doesn't leave the oil behind. 

That... is bizarre.  Since "WD" literally stands for "Water Displacer".  How do you displace water using more water?!?!?

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3 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

That... is bizarre.  Since "WD" literally stands for "Water Displacer".  How do you displace water using more water?!?!?

It displaces the water that was there, and replaces it with new water ;)

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6 hours ago, Mbowen said:

Ok, so real quick (because I actually watch this guy), Australia has different regulations on environmentally friendly products. Their version of "WD40" is actually water based, not oil based. So when he uses it and it evaporates it doesn't leave the oil behind. 

When he visited the US for NCIX he finally took a look at NA WD40 and said DO NOT use it. It's in his video somewhere around January 4th/5th/6th of this year. Check it out if you want. I'm at work so I can't scrub through them right now.

Don't know what America uses, but it's definitely not water based in Australia. 

http://www.wd40.com.au/sdstds/

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