Re: Blowing dust out of the case

Mxsmanic wrote:
>
>Apart from turning the computer off and disconnecting the power cord,
>is there anything I should keep in mind if I want to blow dust out of
>the case with a can of Dust-Off? Is there any reason why doing this
>would be hazardous

Although I have an air compressor, when I cleaned my system out a
couple weeks ago, I put it up on the table, removed all the cards, and
use a vacuum cleaner with an uhpolstery nozzle to collect the dust I
loosened with a 1.5" paintbrush. Air, only dislodges the really loose
stuff, and may send it places you don't want it.

Plus, don't those canned "air" products actually contain flammable
gases, which might ignite if excessive amounts are used indoors?

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