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==Summary==
==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.
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 operations that are required.
 
===Safety===
[[File:Warning03.png|30px|left]]
::* 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


==Laptop and Desktop Cleaning==
==Laptop and Desktop Cleaning==
The slides from Ben Skidmore's presentation on 13/11/14 are referenced below. In due course these will be transformed into a Wiki page which will replace thispage.)
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): [[Clean_Up!_Cool_Down!_Nov_14.odp]]
* Main presentation (PDF format): [[Clean_Up!_Cool_Down!_Nov_14.pdf]]
* Working with heatsinks and replacing the thermal compound (PDF format): [[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
* 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]]
* '''PPE''': Dust can be very unpleasant
* Working with heatsinks and replacing the thermal compound (PDF format): [[Media:Working_with_heatsinks.pdf]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* External links as bullet points
* The video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hNgFNH7zhQ How To Apply Thermal Paste] shows what happens when several methods to apply thermal past are used. It is clear that the pea method as explained by Ben in his presentation is best.
* Artic Silver [http://www.arcticsilver.com/intel_application_method.html# Application methods for applying thermal compound to Intel® CPU]
* Artic Silver [http://www.arcticsilver.com/amd_application_method.html# Application methods for applying thermal compound to AMD® CPU]


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Revision as of 21:12, 3 May 2015

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 operations that are required.

Safety

Warning03.png
  • 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

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.)

External links