L localghost macrumors regular Original poster Nov 17, 2002 155 0 Mar 20, 2007 #1 What's the best way to get rid of the dust in a tower - is there any risk if I carefully use a (small?) vacuum-cleaner?
What's the best way to get rid of the dust in a tower - is there any risk if I carefully use a (small?) vacuum-cleaner?
Q Queso Suspended Mar 4, 2006 11,821 8 Mar 20, 2007 #2 Household vacuum cleaners (even small ones) generate a lot of static electricity. You'd be much better off getting a can of air spray and blowing the dust off rather than risking it.
Household vacuum cleaners (even small ones) generate a lot of static electricity. You'd be much better off getting a can of air spray and blowing the dust off rather than risking it.
A Allotriophagy macrumors 6502a Sep 5, 2006 917 0 Mar 20, 2007 #3 One time, I ran the vacuum cleaner hand tube thing over the top of a CRT monitor and it EXPLODED. Well, kinda. It made a bang and smoke came out and made a horrible smell and I ran outside into the garden, crying. Just use a dry cloth!
One time, I ran the vacuum cleaner hand tube thing over the top of a CRT monitor and it EXPLODED. Well, kinda. It made a bang and smoke came out and made a horrible smell and I ran outside into the garden, crying. Just use a dry cloth!
pdpfilms macrumors 68020 Jun 29, 2004 2,382 1 Vermontana Mar 20, 2007 #4 Allotriophagy said: Just use a dry cloth! Click to expand... *After you've unplugged everything.*
A Allotriophagy macrumors 6502a Sep 5, 2006 917 0 Mar 20, 2007 #5 pdpfilms said: *After you've unplugged everything.* Click to expand... No, whilst in the bath.
L localghost macrumors regular Original poster Nov 17, 2002 155 0 Mar 20, 2007 #6 oh-ok, i got the message!