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    how to use compressed air?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by owais, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. owais

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    how can i use compressed ai on my m1530?
    i cant see the vents properly, do i need to oen any screws or anything else?

    basically, how do i clean vent holes/fans in my m1530?
     
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    anyone know?
     
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    You spray it into the fan opening. You might consider sticking a toothpick in the grate to keep the fan from turning while you do it.
     
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    And don't spray the can upside down. Keep it facing up at all times.
     
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    Give your spray can a quick pump before you spray it in your vent. It usually sprays some fluid.
     
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    And don't shake the can.

    You might want to pull the cover over the memory and fan assembly and actually blow the dust out. On the 1330 there are 4 screws to remove that reveal the fan and RAM. Should be the same on the 1530.

    -Funk
     
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    ok i opened 4 screws to open that big panel thing and i can see my ram and the fan.

    shall i hold the fan still and spray the air on the fan? where will all the dirt end up?
     
    owais, Jun 28, 2008
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    It will end up all over the place. :)

    Try and spray from the front to the back. It's really not that big of a deal. Just blow out all the dust.

    -Funk
     
    thefunks67, Jun 28, 2008
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