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    cleaning inside components of t61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by phomanny, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. phomanny

    phomanny Notebook Consultant

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    anyone clean the inside of their thinkpad? is it not recommended for anyone who hasnt done it before? i could practise with my old lenovo c100. ideally i dont want too much dust build up inside the laptop.
     
    phomanny, Dec 27, 2007
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    Go to Walmart (or similar) or a hardware store and purchase a spray can of compressed air. Just open your computer and spray around. It'll blast all the dust away.
     
    Arki, Dec 27, 2007
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    eyecon82 Notebook Deity

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    if you accidentally position the air duster upside down and the liquit contents come flying out all over the KB and LCD and freezing upon contact..will it do damage? Thanks
     
    eyecon82, Dec 28, 2007
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    Just don't turn on your laptop for about 5-10 minutes. It evaporates quickly but rather not risk it.
     
    klutchrider, Dec 28, 2007
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    Little plastic parts like those found lurking about the nether regions of a keyboard can, in fact, become permanently discolored or damaged if frozen with an air duster. It's also possible to permanently crack the LCD.
     
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    meekus Notebook Consultant

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    One more thing: over-revving the cooling fan(s) with a blast of compressed air can permanently damage the fan's motor as well.
     
    meekus, Dec 28, 2007
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Read the cooling guide for some tips about using compressed air.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Dec 28, 2007
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