Iceland volcanic ash and my PC

[Odd]

Chan Chung Hang Christopher wrote:
>>> About a year ago I had a Dell Service Tech replace the Dell PC fans ,
>>> filters and a few other bits and pieces : due to the fact that the PC
>>> was crashing due to high Temperature.
>>> His recommendation was to blow high pressure purified air into fan
>>> intakes.
>>>
> 
> I'd love to get my hands on such gear to destroy my fans. Then I will 
> have an excuse to get ones with ball bearings.
> 
>> Neither method is particularly effective compared to removing the case and  
>> cleaning with a brush.

Never heard of that before. Anyway, I cleaned my computer a couple
of days ago with an air-can, blowing away the dust. I was in sunlight,
so I could easily see all the dust leaving the machine.

> I would add use a vacuum (low powered) inside the case too.

Vacuums tend to build up static electricity, so I wouldn't recommend
that. Even if you're not in direct contact, the electricity can 'jump', and
cause damage.

-- 
Odd