Can I vacuum my mac pro?

[skotopes]

Please keep in mind that a lot of people around here (hello 😀) don't speak english natively.

That`s right: English is my third language and last 2 years i`ve spent without any practice. Anyway English grammar and speech is my weakest side. ;-(

 

[reel2reel]

This is what I've done for years:

- get a Styrofoam cup and poke a small hole in the bottom

- put a drinking straw about halfway through the hole (should be snug)

- put the nozzle of your vacuum cleaner into the inside of the cup, so that the straw goes up the nozzle

- use the straw on the outside of the cup to carefully vacuum dust out of those tricky areas. The flow is much more controlled and accurate

I've never ever had a problem. In fact, I don't use compressed air around components, because they spray condensation

Hope that helps.

 

[SmellyTofu]

I got a foot pump that's normally used for pumping up air mattresses. No metal parts, no grease, no worries.

 

[drewsof07]

I got a foot pump that's normally used for pumping up air mattresses. No metal parts, no grease, no worries.

That is actually a very clever idea! Could also use a fireplace bellow and go really old school. lol 😛

 

[reel2reel]

I got a foot pump that's normally used for pumping up air mattresses. No metal parts, no grease, no worries.

We're discussing computers, not your personal orifices. 😛

 

[Dae]

In my childhood I killed a PC with a vacuum cleaner, but my fault that it was turned on 😀

But after that I cleaned computers with a vacuum many, many times — all without a problem. Simply make sure to unplug all the wires.

 

[Erlang]

I have used vacuum cleaners to clean electronic devices for 30 years without an issue, just use some care and consideration.

I don't hold the vacuum nozzle very close to the board, just close enough to draw in the released dust then I use a combination of a lens brush and canned air to dislodge the dust which is captured by the vacuum.

if your worried about static use a static field service kit and strap your wrist to earth, and use that hand to hold the vacuum nozzle.

Don't dust with the power applied to the device.