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    Aerosol propellant for cleaning laptop fans

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by everon, Mar 5, 2010.

  1. everon

    everon Newbie

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    Hello people

    I have a aerosol propellant lying in my cupboard and i'm wondering if i can use it to clean my laptop's dusty fan. :eek:

    I don't know whether it is safe to use because spraying anything liqiud inside of a laptop is always scary but when it is sprayed upon any object it dries out very fast

    Anyways should i use it or just buy a can of compressed air?

    Thnks
     
    everon, Mar 5, 2010
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  2. Mastershroom

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    If you're just cleaning a fan, it shouldn't do any harm. Propellant is generally non-conducive and evaporates instantly, and fans don't have a whole lot of sensitive electronics.

    That said, a can of compressed air is always a good idea.
     
    Mastershroom, Mar 5, 2010
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