{"id":198070,"date":"2017-03-21T10:30:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T08:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=198070"},"modified":"2017-03-21T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T08:33:34","slug":"how-to-safely-clean-your-pc-and-peripherals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/198070-how-to-safely-clean-your-pc-and-peripherals.html","title":{"rendered":"How to safely clean your PC and peripherals"},"content":{"rendered":"

It does not matter if you’re a gamer who worships their PC or a casual user who doesn’t know what’s inside their machine – you must keep your computer’s internals clean.<\/p>\n

Having a PC chassis with dust filters helps, but if you want your hardware and peripherals to last as long as possible and perform optimally, you should clean them regularly.<\/p>\n

We’ve listed several tips for cleaning your PC and peripherals below.<\/p>\n

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PC Chassis<\/h3>\n

When cleaning the inside of your chassis, the most effective weapon in your arsenal is a compressed air canister.<\/p>\n

Blast air from the nozzle to clear out dust from your dust filters, heat sinks, and components.<\/p>\n

When cleaning your graphics card with compressed air, place a pencil in the component’s fan blades to stop the fan from spinning and damaging the motor.<\/p>\n

If you need to remove a heatsink in order to clean your case, make sure to rub off the thermal paste with isopropyl alcohol and apply a new layer of thermal compound afterwards.<\/p>\n

Isopropyl alcohol can also be used for tough pieces of dirt if applied to a lint-free, clean cloth.<\/p>\n

Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust out of your chassis, as this can build up static electricity and destroy your components with electrostatic discharge.<\/p>\n

While you are disassembling and cleaning your PC, it is a good idea to tidy up the\u00a0cables and improve the airflow in your case.<\/p>\n

\"Lian<\/a><\/p>\n

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Monitor<\/h3>\n

Cleaning a monitor requires more than a quick rub with a damp cloth, and many cleaning practices can damage your display.<\/p>\n

It is important that you do not use any alcohol-based cleaning fluid, as this can damage the display’s protective layers.<\/p>\n

Use a\u00a0cleaning fluid suitable for your monitor and do not apply it directly to the screen – as the display is not watertight and this may result in the sides of your display “wicking”.<\/p>\n

The safest option is to use blasts of compressed air to remove dust and wipe down the display surface gently with a dry microfibre cloth.<\/p>\n

If there is dirt resistant to this cleaning method, use a cloth slightly damp with distilled water to remove it.<\/p>\n

Microfibre cloths are perfect for cleaning displays, as they are non-abrasive and effective at removing dust.<\/p>\n

\"Acer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mouse<\/h3>\n

Due to regular use and contact with sweaty or dirty hands, a mouse should be cleaned regularly.<\/p>\n

Use a damp microfibre cloth to wipe down the device, making sure that no moisture works its way into the mouse.<\/p>\n

Avoid using any harsh cleaning chemicals on your mouse, as this can damage its grip surface.<\/p>\n

For crevices on the device, gently scrape away any dirt using a toothpick or thin plastic rod.<\/p>\n

\"Microsoft<\/a><\/p>\n

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Keyboard<\/h3>\n

Keyboards can get really messy, especially if you\u00a0eat at your desk while working or gaming.<\/p>\n

To start cleaning your keyboard, remove any loose particles by blowing compressed air into the gaps between your keys.<\/p>\n

Wipe the key surfaces down with a damp, clean cloth. If you have a mechanical keyboard, you can remove the keys and clean them separately, while also cleaning\u00a0the keyboard surface.<\/p>\n

Keyboards get a lot of dirt and grime stuck in them over time, but they are relatively simple to clean.<\/p>\n

\"Corsair<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now read:\u00a0I built a home theatre PC using a Raspberry Pi<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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