Discover the Top 5 Ways to Clean Your PC

Yesterday, you´ve just finished tuning up your computer as has been your practice. Disk cleanup – check! Drive defrag – check! Adware and spyware removal – check! Virus scan – check! Windows registry scan – check!

This morning, you confidently turn on your computer in a last minute rush to finish your report due in an hour. It hums softly as the system boots up. You click the word processing application and type your report, certain that it will be done in to time. You´re halfway done when the computer suddenly shuts down. What went wrong?

Another One Bites the Dust

A commonly overlooked cause of system failure is the accumulation of dust in the computer´s processor, ventilation and power supply. Computers that are not properly cleaned regularly attract large amounts of dust that can seriously hamper its performance.

Other pollutants can also contribute to the deterioration of the computer like cigarette smoke, pet hairs and other outdoor contaminants

How to Clean Your PC

Before doing anything, make sure that you have the needed materials to do the job:

1. glass cleaner
   
   
2. screwdrivers
   
   
3. antistatic wrist guards
   
   
4. cotton
   
   
5. lint free cloth
   
   
6. rubbing alcohol
   
   
7. tweezers
   
   
8. compressed air

Below are the steps to be followed when cleaning your PC.

1. Check your manual.See if your owner´s manual provides instructions on how to properly clean your computer. It may contain helpful information to make your job easier.
   
   
2. Turn off the computer.This is for practical and safety reasons.
   
   
3. Detach the side cover of the computer´s case.Use the screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the side cover to the case. The motherboard and other hardware are found here. These parts are the most common victims of dust accumulation.
   
   
4. The dust we blast.Use the compressed air to blast accumulated dust in the motherboard. You may have to remove the add-on cards attached to thoroughly clean it. The slots in the motherboard are also favorite lurking places of dust so you will also have to clean it.
   
   
5. Clean the fan.Point the compressed air in your computer´s fan. It is a good nesting area for dust. Check also the heat sink for dirt that may have escaped your initial blast.

Cleaning the other parts of your computer is also good to keep it looking brand-new. The monitor requires regular wipes to remove dust attracted by the static generated by the computer. Use a glass cleaner and lint-free cloth to clean the monitor, wiping in a circular motion.

Place your computer in a well–ventilated and elevated area. Never expose it to direct sunlight and harmful pollutants like smoke. Perform regular cleaning every three to four months to ensure a dirt and grime–free computer.

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