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    R2 Compressed Air

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by V3_Shae, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. V3_Shae

    V3_Shae Notebook Consultant

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    I have an R2, and my temps, mostly GPU temps, are way too high. I am planning to do a re-paste on everything soon, but I don't have access to anything but compressed air until next week. Does anyone know the optimal way to blow compressed air into the vents without taking anything apart? Thanks in advance.
     
    V3_Shae, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. Simplified

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    Do not blow compressed air in the vents. You are blowing in the dust you want to get rid of.
     
    Simplified, Apr 21, 2011
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  3. Raidriar

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    Open up your panel, THEN use your compressed air to blow out the vents, not in the vents. works wonders on a clogged heatsink and dusty fan.
     
    Raidriar, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. X3NIA

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    X3NIA, Apr 21, 2011
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