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    dust spray liquid in cooler?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by communisthunter, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. communisthunter

    communisthunter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Crap. While spraying off dust around my laptop cooler's fans, I tilted the can slightly and got liquid down around the fans. It was a decent bit, and it has since dried up. Is there any harm to what I did? Can I still run the cooler without issues? The stuff is flammable. =P

    Am I in the clear?
     
    communisthunter, Sep 1, 2009
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  2. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    i've done it myself several times with no ill effects
     
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The liquid propellant evaporates almost as soon as it hits room temperature air. I can virtually guarantee no damage has been done.
     
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  4. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    Your completly safe, it evaporates super fast and is non conductive
     
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Most air dusters use a petroleum base propellant.
    You can try cleaning off any of the residue with 90% or higher concentration rubbing alcohol. When dried, your PCB and fan contacts will be as clean as ever

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 1, 2009
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