PC

General
Cleanin
g Tips

1. Spray or squirt
any type of
liquid onto any
computer
component.
DO

DON
T

2. Use a vacuum to
suck up dirt, dust,
or hair around the
computer on the
outside case and
on the
keyboards.. DON
DO
T

3. Turn off the PC

when cleaning a
component and/or
the computer.

DO

DON
T

4. Use a commercial
or household
cleaners in
cleaning the PC
components.
DO

DON
T

5. When cleaning the

BACK of the
computer, it is ok
not to turn-off the
PC.
DO

DON
T

6. You should hold the

fan or place
something inbetween the fan
blades when
cleaning fans.

DO

DON
T

7. It is ideal to use
a compressed air
or a vacuum when
cleaning a fan.

DO

DON
T

8. You can eat,

drink or
smoke around
the computer.
DO

DON
T

You are asked by

your teacher to clean
his/her desktop PC,
what are the things
you should bring
with you?

Use a portable

battery powered
vacuum if you
really need to clean
the inside of your
computer,

OREMEMBER: DO NOT

use a vacuum for the

inside of your
computer as it
generates a lot of
static electricity that
can damage the
internal components

OUse a paintbrush or

portable battery
powered vacuum if
you really need to
clean the inside of
your computer,

O Better spray the

liquid onto a cloth

and then use that
cloth to rub down
the component.

WHY ???
O REMEMBER: Never

get any component

inside/ outside the
computer or any
other circuit board
damp or wet.

Some individuals have

allergic reactions to
chemicals.
Some can even damage the
case.
REMEMBER:
Always use water or alcohol
Lint free cloth damp with
water and detergent or
dishwashing solution for

ODo it to prevent the

fan from spinning

and to make your
work much easier.

OSpraying

compressed air into

a fan or cleaning a
fan with a vacuum
may cause damage
or back voltage to
be generated.

Thats
RIGHT!
1

Ohh.oh.
1

CLEANING
TOOLS

CLEANING
TOOLS

Think OUTSIDE
the box
Case cleaning
Wipe the case with a lintfree cloth slightly dampened
with water solution.
Make sure to clear all vents
to keep a steady airflow so as
to keep components cool and in
good working condition.

Think OUTSIDE
the box
Keep a neat keyboard
The keyboard is the most dirty
and germ infected item of your
PC.
Turn it upside down and shake.
Use compressed air if possible.
Spray disinfectant onto a cloth
and rub each of the keys.

Think OUTSIDE
the box
Maintain your mouse
Wipe the bottom and gently
clean the lens with a cotton
swab.
Use a moistened cloth with
alcohol to keep it clean and
germ free.

Think OUTSIDE
the box
Make your monitor sparkle
Dirt, dust and fingerprints cause the
blurry images/texts on your screen.
Use a soft cloth with dishwashing
liquid or alcohol to clean the LCD
screen
Press gently.
Do not use a paper tower as it may
scratch the screen.

Think OUTSIDE
the box
Check your power protection
Reseat the cables and check
for damages.
Swipe your CD and DVD media
Gently wipe the disc with
moistened, soft cloth. Use motion
that starts at the center of the disc
and moves outward toward the
edge.

 NEVER use cloth in cleaning

the RAM and/or the
Motherboard since it will
generate ESD.
Compressed air or portable
battery powered vacuum is
recommended in removing
dust, dirt and hair from the
MOBO

Component
Cleaning

 In using compressed air, hold it in

upright position.
Always blow the dust or dirt away
from the MOBO or out of the case.
When using vacuum, stay a couple
of inches away to help prevent
anything from being sucked.
Ensure that you do not remove
the jumpers.

Component
Cleaning

Always
REMEMBER:
Turn off the power and
unplug all cables.
Ground yourself before
touching anything
inside to avoid
destroying your
circuitry with a static
charge.

Always
REMEMBER:
Avoid touching any
circuit board
surfaces.
Pay attention to the
power supply fans
and CPU fans.

Always
REMEMBER:
If your PC is 4 years
old, check the
expansion cards for
extreme dirt and
clean the contact
with isopropyl
alcohol and reseat it.

Always
REMEMBER:
If your PC is less than a
couple years old, just
make sure the card is
firmly seated by pressing
it gently downward.
If your system clock loses
time, you have a dying
CMOS battery. Replace it.

1. State the different PC

cleaning tools.
2. Give at least 5 things you
should NEVER do while
cleaning the PC components.
3. What should you consider
when using compressed air
and vacuum in cleaning your
PC.

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