Most of us don't realize the levels of dust that collect in our machines.

Dust is an insulator that keeps the cooling effects of the fans from helping the computer run more efficiently. It also keeps the heat against the components that are generating it, making them run warmer than normal.

By using a sheet, a can of compressed air, and a vacuum cleaner you should be able to get enough dust off to keep your machine at peak efficiency.

Before you clean the computer place it in the middle of the sheet and use it to catch the dust coming out of the machine.

The more regular the cleaning, the less likely that you'll need to open the case.
If you do need to open the case, ***** MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES *****

Open the side of the case that is easiest to access. If you have a clear side case, open the side that is clear and presents a view of the motherboard and expansion cards. Give it a good spray with the canned air, and vacuum up as much as possible.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ANY OF THE COMPONENTS

You can make a generic filter with a "Swiffer" Dry Wipe cut to fit over any fans that pull air into the computer. You will not want a filter on fans that blow air out of the machine. This will only trap dust in the machine.


Remember that cleaning in computer worlds is a dry cleaning.
DO NOT USE WATER ON ANY COMPUTER PARTS