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    Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Goshem, Feb 8, 2007.

  1. Goshem

    Goshem Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys. My laptop is about a year old now (AW M7700) and the fans are decreasing in performance and my question is how do i clean out the heatsink and the fans? I'm guessing just unscrew the things? i dont know... lol help me!
     
    Goshem, Feb 8, 2007
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  2. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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  3. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    i use the air in a can thing to clean out my desktop... havnt used anythign to clean my laptop yet because its new... the air in the can never hurt my computer and i even did it while it was running and it still runs great i would try this before you take your laptop apart.
     
    metalneverdies, Feb 8, 2007
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  4. Goshem

    Goshem Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thats cool thanks
     
    Goshem, Feb 8, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Take a look at our cooling guide, it's helpful.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 8, 2007
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