---------- Original message ---------- Subject: Re: Strange fan issue with G5 + Leopard Date: Thursday, 01. December 2011 From: "Tina K." <[email protected]> To: [email protected] > On 2011/12/01 14:41, Dan so eloquently wrote: > > At 9:41 PM +0100 12/1/2011, Mac User #330250 wrote: > >> Might the issue be fixed if I clean out the dust, which I presume must > >> be there after all these years (I didn't look too deep into it yet)? > > > > Yea. Crud is one of the biggest causes of heat build-up. Just be sure > > you don't dislodge any cards or cables while you're vaccuuuuming & > > cleaning.... > > If you're going to vacuum the case, it can't hurt to ground it. Static > isn't usually a problem, but when it is it can be a big problem. > > > Tina
Thanks. To be honest, I never used compressed air (vacuum?) to clean the inside of a computer before. I used to disassemble it all, clean it by blowing over it or with an appropriate wet cloth. My problem here is that I don't have too much time to get it done, so disassembling is no option. And for the vacuum cleaning, well, that's new to me. Anyway, I'll keep the static charge/grounding issue in mind… Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
