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Article #48Re: How to clean the socket 775 heatsink + cooling fan?
From: GMAN
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:10
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:10
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In article <gt7mnp$75c$1@adenine.netfront.net>, "Jan Alter" <bearpuf@verizon.net> wrote: > > >>>> 1. Is there a way to take out the fan from the fan/heatsink assembly, >>>> without breaking anything? >>>> >>>> 2. If the answer to #1 is NO, then, is there a way to clean out the >>>> grimes that stuck in between the fan and the heatsink? >>>> >>>> Please advise. >>>> >>>> Thank you !! >>> >>> >>>I use a can of compressed air. To get the fins of the HSF I use the same >>>compressed air with the straw attached to the nozzle that comes with the >>>can. Seems to get rid of even the most reluctant schmutz. >> >> 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 > > >$129 !! LOL . > > > For the amount of cleaning I do I'll stick with the $10 can of CA. FIne, but you can get smaller compressors. I just listed a do all type that could be used for cleaning crap like PC's all the way up to running tools in their warehouse. You can get smaller ones for $50 So quit LOL at others posts before you step back and look at the big picture for the OP. They said it was in a warehouse, i assumed it would be handy for other uses too. BTW, that $10 can of air is a ripoff.
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