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Hello all. So I recently bought an air duster can from a computer store so I can clean out the dust in my PC over the couple of months. Now, I just built my PC, coming from the console peasant side of the world. So, yes, I am a major noob when it comes to this kind of stuff, but I'm learning. :)

 

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When using my air duster, it will spit out a liquid like thing out of the nose of the sprayer, is this normal? The surface will become very cold after this liquid like thing hits. Before I dust out my PC, I'd rather not screw things up!

 

Thanks.

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Hello all. So I recently bought an air duster can from a computer store so I can clean out the dust in my PC over the couple of months. Now, I just built my PC, coming from the console peasant side of the world. So, yes, I am a major noob when it comes to this kind of stuff, but I'm learning. :)

 

Main Quesiton:

 

When using my air duster, it will spit out a liquid like thing out of the nose of the sprayer, is this normal? The surface will become very cold after this liquid like thing hits. Before I dust out my PC, I'd rather not screw things up!

 

Thanks.

its basicly very cold air. turning gas water into liquid water. its very dangerous to your components. use the can in small bursts. when it gets cold. wait for it to heat up

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much like using alcohol to clean the cpu, it will evaporate and won't really do damage. (the word evaporate is sort-of misleading it won't introduce any moisture)

 

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(oh and yes, read above, short bursts, chill a bit when it is chilled)

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First, read the damned can.
Second, don't tilt it while you're using it. 
It might not do any damage to your components, but I've never been dumb enough to try it so.... Short controlled bursts, like the Halo AR...
When I first open a can, i tip it upside down and spray for a few seconds, so I have a little more freedom to tilt the can...

 

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Appreciate the advice guys, and yes, I did read the can. It's just the instructions really didn't give you enough instructions.

Mark the topic as solved please.

 

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