How to Clean a Desktop PC Motherboard

Turn off and unplug your computer., Use compressed air to remove dust., A soft tipped paint brush will work as well for dust that has caked up in areas such as the fans, power supply, intake vents and between RAM modules. , Open your computer's...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Turn off and unplug your computer.

    Purchase a can of compressed air ( can be found on line and at most department stores) Or alternatively you can use an air compressor.

    But make sure to have your PSI setting below 50 PSI to ensure you do not damage your motherboard. ,, The case may be held together with screws or some other mechanical latching system.

    If you cannot figure out how to open your case, consult your manual for your PC or Google you computers model number for details. ,,,
  2. Step 2: Use compressed air to remove dust.

  3. Step 3: A soft tipped paint brush will work as well for dust that has caked up in areas such as the fans

  4. Step 4: power supply

  5. Step 5: intake vents and between RAM modules.

  6. Step 6: Open your computer's case.

  7. Step 7: Blow all parts of the motherboard

  8. Step 8: including the fan and the heat sink.

  9. Step 9: Close the computer's case.

  10. Step 10: Plug in the computer

  11. Step 11: and turn it on.

Detailed Guide

Purchase a can of compressed air ( can be found on line and at most department stores) Or alternatively you can use an air compressor.

But make sure to have your PSI setting below 50 PSI to ensure you do not damage your motherboard. ,, The case may be held together with screws or some other mechanical latching system.

If you cannot figure out how to open your case, consult your manual for your PC or Google you computers model number for details. ,,,

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