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Science Experiments

David Grenda, Founder, Grenda Computer Consulting

We all have certain places in our offices (and some of our homes) that get a bit neglected in the cleaning department. Eventually we get around to feeling guilty enough to make the effort to clean up. If we are lucky, the area in question has not yet started its own ecosystem. Having spent enough time under people’s desks moving things around, I’ve often wished myself for a little cleaning inspiration on behalf of my esteemed clients.

One area of much importance related to all this is the inside of your computer’s case. I have popped the siding off more than one computer only to find a layer of dirt and grime that has actually stopped the fans from doing their job. This contributes to overheating and eventually the failure of one or more components.

You should regularly use a can of compressed air (it’s not actually “air”, and be careful not to breath it – see the can) to blow out all the dust and dirt from the inside of the case. Pay particular attention to the power supply. That’s the box like structure with all the wires coming out to the computer parts. This component has a fan inside that moves air through it and into the case.

Taking this simple cleaning step will ensure that your warranty is not voided due to “improper maintenance” of the computer. It will also make your computer technician happier. We’ve spent enough time in science class!

If you would like further guidance in considering the options, feel free to drop me an email at david@grenda.com.

Posted on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 at 9:11 am and is filed under Branding, Business, Computers, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Technology. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.