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  • jxdama
    PCHF Member
    • Dec 2022
    • 666

    #1

    Just 2 questions about computer maintenance

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    It says to clean it with a vacuum every 3 months. How do i take the panel off? Also, can i clean the monitor the same as i did with the other one i had? With glass cleaner?

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    Sorry if this isnt the right place. Not sure where to post this. Thanks.
  • veeg
    PCHF Director
    • Jul 2016
    • 8982

    #2
    Hello

    It is not wise to vacuum any pc on the inside and or use any kind of liquid.. The best way is to use can air.. ( [ATTACH type=“full” alt=“1685984591667.png”]12172[/ATTACH] ) being that your pc is new it should be a while before it would need a good dusting ..

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    • jxdama
      PCHF Member
      • Dec 2022
      • 666

      #3
      Originally posted by veeg
      Hello

      It is not wise to vacuum any pc on the inside and or use any kind of liquid.. The best way is to use can air.. ( [ATTACH type=“full” alt=“1685984591667.png”]12172[/ATTACH] ) being that your pc is new it should be a while before it would need a good dusting ..
      Thanks, the manual says clean every 3 months, but there are no instructions on how to open the comp up. I assume it opens from the back but i cant figure out how.

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      • Bruce
        PCHF Moderator
        • Oct 2017
        • 10702

        #4
        +1 - definitely do not vacuum.
        and when using the cans of air, use them upside down.
        and 3 months is ridiculous, unless you live on a dirt road in the middle of a garbage dump.
        I do mine maybe once a year, probably more like two!

        as to removing the side panel, looks like there is a hand hold to the right of the top air vent.
        the screws seem to be already removed, but check under the white tape in the bottom right corner.
        looks like you just pull at the hand hold to remove it. but some more pictures would help, or even the make/model of the PC.

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        • jxdama
          PCHF Member
          • Dec 2022
          • 666

          #5
          Originally posted by Bruce
          +1 - definitely do not vacuum.
          and when using the cans of air, use them upside down.
          and 3 months is ridiculous, unless you live on a dirt road in the middle of a garbage dump.
          I do mine maybe once a year, probably more like two!

          as to removing the side panel, looks like there is a hand hold to the right of the top air vent.
          the screws seem to be already removed, but check under the white tape in the bottom right corner.
          looks like you just pull at the hand hold to remove it. but some more pictures would help, or even the make/model of the PC.
          Its an M01-F3224. And can i use glass cleaner for the monitor?

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          • jxdama
            PCHF Member
            • Dec 2022
            • 666

            #6
            Originally posted by Bruce
            +1 - definitely do not vacuum.
            and when using the cans of air, use them upside down.
            and 3 months is ridiculous, unless you live on a dirt road in the middle of a garbage dump.
            I do mine maybe once a year, probably more like two!

            as to removing the side panel, looks like there is a hand hold to the right of the top air vent.
            the screws seem to be already removed, but check under the white tape in the bottom right corner.
            looks like you just pull at the hand hold to remove it. but some more pictures would help, or even the make/model of the PC.
            3 months did seem excessive.

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            • Bruce
              PCHF Moderator
              • Oct 2017
              • 10702

              #7
              microfibre cloth are awesome for cleaning glass, no chemicals required.
              any stubborn spots you just lick the cloth and wipe it off.

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              • Bruce
                PCHF Moderator
                • Oct 2017
                • 10702

                #8
                looks like this should do it;

                [MEDIA=youtube]kHiEbnnYt3o[/MEDIA]

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                • jxdama
                  PCHF Member
                  • Dec 2022
                  • 666

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Bruce
                  looks like this should do it;
                  [MEDIA=youtube]kHiEbnnYt3o[/MEDIA]
                  Thanks. We can close this up. Can you get micro-fiber cloth at walmart before closing.

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                  • Bruce
                    PCHF Moderator
                    • Oct 2017
                    • 10702

                    #10
                    any shop that sells cleaning products will have them in stock.
                    they are very common these days, probably the go-to cleaning cloth.
                    I get them in bags of 10.

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                    • jxdama
                      PCHF Member
                      • Dec 2022
                      • 666

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Bruce
                      any shop that sells cleaning products will have them in stock.
                      they are very common these days, probably the go-to cleaning cloth.
                      I get them in bags of 10.
                      Thanks

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                      • Bruce
                        PCHF Moderator
                        • Oct 2017
                        • 10702

                        #12
                        closing as solved (y)

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