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. ;-(
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Can I vacuum my mac pro?
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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. ;-(
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.
- 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.
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
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.
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.