Jump to content

How do I clean a super dusty PSU

Aizik G
By Aizik G
in Power Supplies
 Share
Posted

My PC has been abused the Psu fan is slow and full of dust it has never been clean since my dad got it. I need To clean it so it won't overheat.

It has a rear fan Used-LiteOn-PS-5281-7VR-250W-24-Pin-Power-Supply-for-IdeaCentre-K450_fbb8dfbe-103d-4561-81c0-325248506d12.ba69a00584e23b7c543d013cb77197a6.thumb.webp.6c92ed40b358797581a966d8749debfe.webp

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Do you have access to an air compressor, leaf blower, or a Shop Vac style canister vacuum that lets you put the hose on the blower outlet?

I sold my soul for ProSupport.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Invest in a datavac because over time it's going to pay for itself. Canned air gets to be ludicrously expensive.

“The decay and disintegration of this culture is astonishingly amusing if you are emotionally detached from it. I have always viewed it from a safe distance, knowing I don't belong; it doesn't include me, and it never has. no matter how you care to define it, I do not identify with the local group. Planet, species, race, nation, state, religion, party, union, club, association, neighborhood improvement committee; I have no interest in any of it. I love and treasure individuals as I meet them, I loathe and despise the groups they identify with and belong to.” ― George Carlin

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
29 minutes ago, Aizik G said:

My PC has been abused the Psu fan is slow and full of dust it has never been clean since my dad got it. I need To clean it so it won't overheat.

It has a rear fan Used-LiteOn-PS-5281-7VR-250W-24-Pin-Power-Supply-for-IdeaCentre-K450_fbb8dfbe-103d-4561-81c0-325248506d12.ba69a00584e23b7c543d013cb77197a6.thumb.webp.6c92ed40b358797581a966d8749debfe.webp

I won't plug anything on that PSU, upgrade it... 

System : AMD R9  7950X3D CPU/ Asus ROG STRIX X670E-E board/ 2x32GB G-Skill Trident Z Neo 6000CL30 RAM / ASUS TUF Gaming AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX OC Edition GPU/ Phanteks P600S case /  Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 cooler (with 2xArctic P12 Max fans) /  2TB WD SN850 NVme + 2TB Crucial T500  NVme  + 4TB Toshiba X300 HDD / Corsair RM850x PSU

Alienware AW3420DW 34" 120Hz 3440x1440p monitor / Logitech G915TKL keyboard (wireless) / Logitech G PRO X Superlight mouse / Audeze Maxwell headphones

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

1. this is like ancient are you gonna use it for a new pc cuz if so yeah i wouldnt do that

2. pc blower, air compressor,... any high power concentrates air will do

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If you are intent on using this antique PSU, it definitely needs cleaning.  But, before the cleaning, remove the cover or whatever you can do to open the case, then, use an air compressor to blow it out.  Opening the cover first will allow for maximum air flow when blowing it out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
On 11/4/2023 at 5:36 AM, kb5zue said:

If you are intent on using this antique PSU, it definitely needs cleaning.  But, before the cleaning, remove the cover or whatever you can do to open the case, then, use an air compressor to blow it out.  Opening the cover first will allow for maximum air flow when blowing it out.

If he is asking about how to clean a dirty object, telling him to open a potentially dangerous PSU is probably not the best move.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Is there any recommendation for a lenovo ideacentre k430 Psu also needs to be 500w.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Power Supplies

×