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Article #31Re: How to clean the socket 775 heatsink + cooling fan?
From: jinxy
Date: Sat, 02 May 2009 18:27
Date: Sat, 02 May 2009 18:27
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On Apr 29, 1:12 am, winnie...@pooh.com (GMAN) wrote: > In article <mr4fv49i3gh5gms6qlpjp8ohp22rh40...@4ax.com>, s...@spam.com wrote: > >On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:44:52 GMT, winnie...@pooh.com (GMAN) > >wrote: > > >>Rather than a low pressure can of compressed air, invest in an air compressor > >>like the ones they sell at Harbor Freight Tools. FOr around $100-$150, you > >>can get the job done with ease. > > >>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40400 > > >If you need an air compressor for other tasks or just like > >to collect tools, then maybe it's a good option but would be > >ridiculous overkill for cleaning out computer fans, and it > >would take longer to go get the compressor and move it to > >the computer (or vice-versa) than having a can of compressed > >air or a paintbrush in the drawer or shelf nearby so it can > >be used in a few seconds. > > Its not rediculous when if like me, you work on over 20 PC's a month for > people. Just one month of work using a case of cans of air would cost more > than the compressor and wouldnt do half as good of a job as the small air > compressor i use.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I know this will sound crazy but I have cleaned out a heatsink with a bicycle pump and a ball inflation needle. It fits great into the heatsink slots and localizes the air pressure. Try it, worked for me. -J
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