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===Safety===
===Safety===
* Be aware of electrostatic discharge: '''Ground yourself'''
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* Brushes and vacuum cleaners can '''generate ESD'''
::* Be aware of electrostatic discharge: '''Ground yourself'''
* '''Exercise care''' while you work
::* Brushes and vacuum cleaners can '''generate ESD'''
* Be aware of electrical danger: '''switch off or unplug'''
::* '''Exercise care''' while you work
* '''PPE''': Dust can be very unpleasant
::* Be aware of electrical danger: '''switch off or unplug'''
::* '''PPE''': Dust can be very unpleasant


==Laptop and Desktop Cleaning==
==Laptop and Desktop Cleaning==

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