on or about 10/31/01 11:08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I was wondering if it is safe to use a vacuum to clean dust inside of > the CPU case (i.e. internal components, motherboard and fans etc.). > I've seen the compressed air cans that are for cleaning but I would > probably rather use a vacuum. This site says use a vacuum with > plastic attachment: http://geekysheep.tripod.com/starmax/id4.html and > it looks like it would be ok. Any suggestions?
I work in a woodstove heated (dusty) studio. So, I've vacuumed the inside of my 3000/180 many times with PLASTIC attachments only. You might cause electrical mayhem with metal attachments. Also, be very gentle, don't jar any connectors, and/or check the connections throughout the box before you put the box back together -- warm regards, Ken Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math. -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
