This made me cringe

[pspfreak]

I was doing a test for testout, a it certification training course. This answer made me cringe. 

 

Notice the part about vacuuming. 

[othertomperson]

A blocked radiator won't cool very well at all

[pspfreak]

A blocked radiator won't cool very well at all

There was this one instructional video that said laptop computers typically have 30-45min batteries. BS. Keep in mind, this is been updated since windows 7 was released.

[scaryjam823]

A blocked radiator won't cool very well at all

Using a vacuum cleaner can create static build up.

[Briggsy]

a proper vacuum meant for electronics is fine. 

[Dani360c]

Using a vacuum cleaner can create static build up.

Two words: Removable Filtre

[scaryjam823]

Two words: Removable Filtre

I know this, I was pointing it out to the guy who seemed to think vacuuming it would be fine.

[othertomperson]

I know this, I was pointing it out to the guy who seemed to think vacuuming it would be fine.

 

If you're sensible with it it is fine. Don't use a nylon brush, avoid ramming your components with the nozzle, that kind of basic stuff.

[pspfreak]

a proper vacuum meant for electronics is fine. 

Yes, but it does not specify this. Someone who is relatively new to this could try using a normal vacuum 

[Briggsy]

Yes, but it does not specify this. Someone who is relatively new to this could try using a normal vacuum 

 

very true. they would learn the hard way then if they went nuts with their Electrolux

[pspfreak]

very true. they would learn the hard way then if they went nuts with their Electrolux

what is an Electrolux?

[Briggsy]

what is an Electrolux?

 

lol, its a really old brand of vacuum cleaner that would be perfect for frying circuits.

 

[pspfreak]

lol, its a really old brand of vacuum cleaner that would be perfect for frying circuits.

 

I could see that thing shooting flames then becoming a pipe bomb.

[ObeseWalrus]

what is an Electrolux?

 

 

lol, its a really old brand of vacuum cleaner that would be perfect for frying circuits.

 

 

 

I could see that thing shooting flames then becoming a pipe bomb.

 

oy electrolux still makes hoovers this day

 

 

great and silent hoovers

[Mentalguy]

Using a vacuum cleaner can create static build up.

sucking air doesn't produce any more static buildup than blowing air.

[scaryjam823]

sucking air doesn't produce any more static buildup than blowing air.

www.howtogeek.com/57870/ask-how-to-geek-why-you-should-never-vacuum-your-pc-converting-books-for-the-kindle-and-controlling-multiple-computers-with-one-keyboard/

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/290780-28-static-electricity-generated-vacuum-cleaners

 

http://superuser.com/questions/605559/pc-cleaning-why-is-vacuuming-a-static-electricity-risk-to-internal-components-b

[Torg73]

oy electrolux still makes hoovers this day

 

 

great and silent hoovers

You mean vaccum cleaner as Hoover is a brand name like Vax or Dyson.

[ObeseWalrus]

You mean vaccum cleaner as Hoover is a brand name like Vax or Dyson.

hoover it is. 

[Admire]

lol, its a really old brand of vacuum cleaner that would be perfect for frying circuits.

 

 

 

Its not old. Electrolux exists still! My fridge and dishwasher is of that brand.

[Mentalguy]

www.howtogeek.com/57870/ask-how-to-geek-why-you-should-never-vacuum-your-pc-converting-books-for-the-kindle-and-controlling-multiple-computers-with-one-keyboard/

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/290780-28-static-electricity-generated-vacuum-cleaners

 

http://superuser.com/questions/605559/pc-cleaning-why-is-vacuuming-a-static-electricity-risk-to-internal-components-b

Once again, sucking air doesn't produce any more static buildup than blowing air.

 

"A vacuum isn't directional. Thus you have to have the end very close to what you're cleaning--if you have a static charge on it you might end up too close and a spark would jump." - quote from one of the links

 

This is the downside to using a vacuum to clean a computer. However with blowing the dust off has just as many downsides, debris is a common one when using an outtake on a shop-vac or on of those expensive electric air dusters. one the other hand, compressed air, from an air can or a compressor, can cause condensation. Not to mention when blowing, dust can get into nooks in your pc and will stay there.

 

vacuuming and blowing. have downsides, but a vacuum will help keep dust from getting into other parts of your case. The best way would be to use a bit of both.

[Admire]

Once again, sucking air doesn't produce any more static buildup than blowing air.

 

"A vacuum isn't directional. Thus you have to have the end very close to what you're cleaning--if you have a static charge on it you might end up too close and a spark would jump." - quote from one of the links

 

This is the downside to using a vacuum to clean a computer. However with blowing the dust off has just as many downsides, debris is a common one when using an outtake on a shop-vac or on of those expensive electric air dusters. one the other hand, compressed air, from an air can or a compressor, can cause condensation. Not to mention when blowing, dust can get into nooks in your pc and will stay there.

 

vacuuming and blowing. have downsides, but a vacuum will help keep dust from getting into other parts of your case. The best way would be to use a bit of both.

 

I like to simple disassemble everything when I clean. Makes it a lot safer.

[Mentalguy]

I like to simple disassemble everything when I clean. Makes it a lot safer.

ya, but if you have a custom loop, its a lot harder

[Admire]

ya, but if you have a custom loop, its a lot harder

 

Oh, that is correct. Never had a custom loop. But at least there would be less dust buildup in a custom loop as opposed to a aircooling system

[Mentalguy]

Oh, that is correct. Never had a custom loop. But at least there would be less dust buildup in a custom loop as opposed to a aircooling system

depend on how many rads you got

[Admire]

depend on how many rads you got

 

Fair point.