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Laptop and desktop cleaning.

Summary

A heavy build-up of dust occurs over time in most desktop and laptop computers, which can cause overheating and shortened life. This article covers the cleaning oprtations that are required.

Laptop and Desktop Cleaning

The slides from Ben Skidmore's presentation on 2014-11-13 are referenced below. In due course these will be transformed into a Wiki page which will replace this page.)

• Main presentation (OpenOffice Presentation format): Media:Clean_Up!_Cool_Down!_Nov_14.odp
• Main presentation (PDF format): Media:Clean_Up!_Cool_Down!_Nov_14.pdf
• Working with heatsinks and replacing the thermal compound (PDF format): Media:Working_with_heatsinks.pdf

Safety

• Be aware of electrostatic discharge: Ground yourself

• Brushes and vacuum cleaners can generate ESD

• Exercise care while you work

• Be aware of electrical danger: switch off or unplug

• PPE: Dust can be very unpleasant

External links

• External links as bullet points