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Vacuuming a laptop?

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Takeshi:
What I had in mind was just the keyboard since it could use less dust. If not for performance sakes then because it would look better.

Now, is that safe? Without removing any buttons? I just recall it not being wise to vacuum your stationary on the inside, and seeing as it's still new I just want to be sure.

How about the end where all the hot air comes out?

Thanks.

kyanwan:
The keyboard, I would say would be one of the safer locations - as long as you're not opening that case up. 

Vacuuming a computer is generally a bad idea.   There are special vacuums which are anti-static - but a regular in-the-house vacuum ---- it's a dangerous task.  One good static charge built up on that thing and bam - you've got an expensive paperweight. 

( If you've done it before safely, know how far away you should be etc - maybe.  Still, it's a risky job. )

fohfoh:
Open it and use compressed air. Far safer.

halfelite:
most laptop keyboards just snap out they usually are not screwed down there is pins that you push and it just pops out. Makes for cleaning a lot easier.

fohfoh:

--- Quote from: halfelite on April 21, 2010, 08:03:49 PM ---most laptop keyboards just snap out they usually are not screwed down there is pins that you push and it just pops out. Makes for cleaning a lot easier.

--- End quote ---

Mine has a single screw holding it down + the pins. Didn't notice this and now my keyboard is slightly wavy. xD

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