It is important to get a device
clean; in fact, sometimes all a device needs is a good
cleaning to work again.
Repairs are the perfect time to clean out your device—
especially the fan. So,
you’ve got your
keyboard open and your first
instinct is to
flood the dust
bunnies and
Cheeto crumbs with
Windex. Before you go rifling under the sink,
read on! Many commercial cleaners can damage electronics. Your first
method of
attack: compressed air. Give the device or
component a good blast of air to get
rid of as
much particulate matter as you can. Follow up with an
ESD-safe brush
or a lint free cloth. If your device is still dirty, try
spraying a gentle
electronics cleaner, like
Omnicleanz, on a clean, lint-free cloth and wipe the
device again. Never use any household cleaners,
abrasives, or solvents unless
you like your
electronics like you like your eggs: fried. Tune in next time for
five more tips as we continue our “
Repair Smarter” series.
