Reddit reviews Dust-Off Compressed Gas Duster, Pack of 4

You'd think so, but there are plenty of bong/pipe cleaning solutions that are essentially just rubbing alcohol + sea salt and sold for 15-20$ a bottle when you can go to a pharmacy and buy a bottle of isopropyl and a carton of sea-salt for under 5$ and have 5-10x more cleaning solution.

Then there's shit like this which is literally the same thing as this just with a different label, for 4x as much $$$.

Hello,

Does your laptop feel hot?

My guess is your laptop is overheating. Blow it out really well with a canned air duster(open the laptop up if you can). Also put it on a cooling pad or elevate it and run a fan under it.

This used to be my issue with 2 gaming laptops I had. With low graphics/resolution your 620m should be doing fine.

If that does not work defrag your hard drive, reinstall Diablo, and then reinstall video drivers.

I know it's very much because of the flash, but I noticed that; despite you're Phanteks case with very solid dust filters. That there is a solid amount of dust on many of your components.

Consider getting some canned air, lint free cloths (also good for cleaning more than just PC electronics) & an electronic brush. To get rid of pretty much all dust.

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PC Dust Elimination - The Rugged, Manly Way

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Canned air is expensive, is bad for the environment, has a horrible bittering agent in it that lingers on your hands and possessions.

If you clean your PC more than once a year a Data Vac becomes really economical.

Missing this my guy. Other than missing that, nice build!

No you use pressurized air, like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=lp_3012916011_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416970115&sr=1-1) Those are the ones I have, they'll clean everything without having to use water.

Compressed air cans.

Like one of these.

When cleaning, make sure the can us upright. Don't tilt it or spray your PC while on its side. Also, hold the fans when your cleaning them. Forcing the fans to spin due to the air can is pretty bad for the fan.

Cooling lappads, desk fans, temp checking regularly, compressed air to clean out from the side vents. Just fundamental maintenance.

Laptop cooling pad:
http://www.google.com/shopping/product/15669361734085630948?lsf=seller:10048,store:14989320933328089961&prds=oid:18022694577131878688&hl=en&ei=Bw6mVNDAJ5a5ogSKuoKIBQ&kpid=985884&gclid=Cj0KEQiA_ZOlBRD64c7-gOzvrP0BEiQAAYBnd3iBDbqeQuvbedO8_H2GktxLL6Wh-ZkucmkNaiiW8eIaAmu38P8HAQ


Desk fans like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HT-900-TurboForce-Fan/dp/B001R1RXUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420168755&sr=8-1&keywords=Desk+fan

Compressed air:

http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420168789&sr=8-1&keywords=Compressed+air

It's like a big LEGO (sort of). everything fits where it's supposed to. If you have to force too much it's not going there (except USB xD). Many manufacturers provide instructions on how to plug in your new devices into the motherboard READ the INSTRUCTIONS carefully.

Also, remember to discharge static electricity from your hands by touching something metallic before manipulation electronic components. (You don't want to short-circuit your newly acquired RAM because you weren't careful enough).

Maintenance wise, compressed air dusters like those (https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487178003&sr=1-1&keywords=compressed+air+for+computers) just an example can help you reach hard places and NEVER EVER use a cloth to clean dust. It will create static electricity and short-circuit your components.

Remember to plugin the power cord after you've successfully connected every component to the motherboard. When changing something always power down you computer and remove every cable.

For any other questions feel free to search on google on website like wikihow, lifehacker and reddit :)

Cheers, hope it helps

Link to compressed air canisters

I recommend that for the internals of your computer you use compressed air while simultaneously using the vacuum wand about 2 feet away to suck up all the dust that comes off. I do that when I clean the inside of my computer because it has like 15 things hooked into it and I sure as hell hate unplugging everything just to clean it.

I use this brand. Or if you want to save some money you can do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwsua45zxUQ.

For UPSs, APC and Cyber Power Systems are the top two brands.

One of the big issue of modern day consoles vs. older generations is a lot of moving parts that can come undone, wear out and fall out of place faster. Without knowing much about your situation my first instinct is to assume the system is overheating which does a lot of nasty things to the internals.

How often do you clean/dust the PS4? Do you use an air-spray can similar to this?
Where is the PS4 located? Is it in a small confined space or open area?

I would never suggest to just get a new system until everything else has been tried first. Is your system still under warranty?

Google has given me this reddit thread. Though his disc is actually being ejected while yours just keeps making the noise, take a look at the suggested fix anyway.

EDIT: This video seems to show how to tighten the screw that is mentioned in the above thread I linked. This does not appear to void your warranty so if your system is still under warranty you should still be good to go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDx9TOT8VU I have no affiliation with this YT channel.

Most will recommend using a canned air duster (like this). The only thing I hate about them is that they're inefficient for using over long periods of time and aren't cost effective. I'd recommend using a blow vac like this.

Really nice job, OP! But you should definitely dust everything! Especially the fans 'cause it will definitely bring down temps.

BTW incase you don't know how to properly dust, you need to buy some compressed air.

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And spray everything! :D Hope I helped.

> Actually you can. The original copyright law says you are legally allowed to do this within 14-28 years after Minecraft was released.

No you fucking can't; stop spreading misinformation.

First of all, that never came to be. Look at the article that your Wikipedia quote is referencing. 1) It says that Jefferson wanted to impose a 14-28 year limit in the Bill of Rights. It never came to pass. Read the Bill of Rights. 2) Look at the source. The Libertarian Standard isn't exactly a trustworthy source. It's essentially a blog.

Secondly, even if this law came to pass, it would have since been superseded by more recent copyright laws, which still means that you wouldn't be able to do that. To give* an example with another law - The law once allowed the ownership of slaves, so I can still own slaves if I want to.

>Do you also support people selling air?

Literally, yes.

http://smile.amazon.com/Dust-Off-DPSXL4-Compressed-Gas-Duster/dp/B00DZYEXPQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=compressed%20air&qid=1464554544&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

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Edit: I a word.

First i'd snag this, every dude needs a good set of tools anyway

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MKGRQA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with that you can unscrew the bottom case and then just aircan everything/ look at the vents to see if there is lint.

WARRNING*** Air cans are an endothermic liquid reaction. Dont be an idiot and point the can upside down as then you'd just be spraying subzero liquid all over your computer.

When you shoot compressed air at the fan/ vents you'll usually see a cloud of dust if its been a few months.

https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1474916670&sr=1-1&keywords=air+can

This is your laptop https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_04/Dell-XPS-15-9550-Disassembly-1.jpg.19236a764c57f928c6aefa7ca5b8b72f.jpg

Air can everything, why not, but focus on the fans/ the vents leading out of the fans. and scoop out any visable lint. also dont aircan the fans into them spinning craizly that's a good way to fuck up the fans because you can actually spin them up to some crazy rpms if you go full retard.

Link: http://amzn.com/B00DZYEXPQ

I have Dust-Off Compressed Gas Duster on my desk right now. Works fine. Although, I got my 3 pack for $12 at Walmart... if you are nitpicking 4 for $17.56 is more expensive per unit ;)

It shouldn't really matter how long it's running (long as it's not 24/7 literally. 13 hours a day tops is ideal) and you don't need to dust it weekly if that's what you mean unless you just have a really dusty environment. Once every couple of months is enough or 6 months if you're not really using it to prevent dust from crusting up inside your system. This gets the job done. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZYEXPQ?keywords=canned%20air&qid=1449015317&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Don't use your blow dryer or vacuum.

Really the only thing you truly need to worry about is them breaking discs or the gamepad. As long as the ambient temperature is lower than the system itself and it can breathe, it won't overheat unless one of the system fans stop working wish is usually due to physical abuse rather than operational.

This stuff will do the trick. and a 4 pack should last you a few years

http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425654194&sr=8-1&keywords=air+duster

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Thanks for replying. She's about 2 and she's spayed. Do you mean an air horn like this? https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ If water's pointless, why does air work better?

Canned air. https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ

Canned air

Ok cool thought that woudl be the case as some motherboards have a second fan for CPU for cases of aftermarket coolers.

For removing dust I use an air compressor if you don't have access to one you could try one of the following:

• Compressed air in a can
  
• DATA-VAC
  
  Whatever you use make sure it has a plastic end too protect your machine from ESD.
  
  Do you know how to replace the thermal paste?

https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ
this is safe for electrical components or near them

https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ

Buy those cans of compressed air. Unplug your PC, take it to the garage/outside, open the case up, and use the compressed air to spray all the dust out.

One of these they're pricy but worth it in the long run.

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Usually when people mention air compressors some people think of these but get the air compressor, you just plug it in and boost it up and its safe for your pc. (how ever I'd recommend doing it outside though) it can get dust everywhere if you do it inside.

How about the board? When you connect it to the power supply, do the little leds light up? Also, you mentioned the you had trouble getting the screen on. Is the screen just black, or does it sometimes work? If so, then the wires to the screen might have gotten messed up during the process. Finally, if you have access to any compressed air source (like a can of air for example), then use that to blow off the board, just in case you didn't spot a piece of metal.

I own this Vacuum, it was cheaper when it wasn't sold by a third party seller. Probably around $50-$60. It's basically an air blower that will blow all the dirt and junk out of your PC, it really blows lots of air and it will sound like an actual vacuum cleaner. It rocks.

You could use something like this and it would be fine.

All you need is a little compressed air. I bet if you open the case up it will be full of dust, inhibiting air flow and causing your fans to attempt running at 100% speed all the time.

this is fine

If you are talking about this versus this the first one is a spray that is supposed to make a thin layer of electrical conductor component whereas the 2nd one is just here to blow dust and particules off.

In theory the first one could create a short if you spray it all over the motherboard.

You can use canned air to try to blow any excess stuff out.

Using a disposable compressed gas can like Dust Off but really any brand works. Just spray this at your vents and watch the dust come flying. You can also open your ps3 to get a more thorough clean but its not necessary/a little hard.

Canned air works pretty well.

Don't use a vacuum.

Canned air. I think you can find them cheaper than that if you look, though.

Want a full clean?

Take a picture of your keyboard first, to use as a reference when putting everything back. Then pull all the keycaps out (use a key puller like this if you can), put them in a strainer/colander, and run them under warm water with soap. Move them around inside the colander as the water washes over them. After a few minutes of thorough rinsing, lay them out on a paper towel or something, and let them sit and dry overnight.

While the keycaps are off your laptop keyboard, depending on the kind of keyboard, you may want to get a can of compressed air like this and use it to blow out all the dust that sits beneath the keycaps.

After the keycaps have dried out completely, put them back on your laptop, using the picture you took as a reference.

Use a can of Dust-Off or something similar.

https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ

Here's a 4 pack for $20: http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Off-Compressed-Gas-Duster-Pack/dp/B00DZYEXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425931153&sr=8-1&keywords=can+air

Spend a tad extra and keep your soul.