Cleaning a motherboard

[lariz]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OkWePqTfD14

This guy actually puts the MB and most of the cables into a tub of water/soap, then uses scrubbing bubbles, followed by hand drying it with a hair dryer.

Now when I first saw the video I said to myself "this guy is crazy", but searching around some more I found out that most people use this or other water methods to clean out the dust particles from your MB and components.

 

[AmberClad]

The BIOS battery would need to be removed, and you'd have to make sure it was completely dry before powering it up. Honestly, that seems like way too much trouble to go to - just give it a good once over with a can of compressed air.

 

[imported_Scratch]

I generally use the shop air compressor to blow out the board and box. Just make sure you have a filter on the line as a compressor will spit out moisture.
Scratch-

 

[tcsenter]

Originally posted by: lariz
Now when I first saw the video I said to myself "this guy is crazy", but searching around some more I found out that most people use this or other water methods to clean out the dust particles from your MB and components.

Most stupid people, yes, to be differentiated from most people. If you're going to use water, you'd be better to use straight-up distilled water, no soap or solvents.

A vacuum cleaner with crevice tool and small brush attachment will pull the dust out rather than wash or blow it further into things.

 

[ch33zw1z]

ESD brush (lightly) plus compressed air is my preferred method

 

[justinm]

Are people that bored????

 

[jdkick]

Dust can effectively be removed with air/appropriate tools - no need for water IMO. A co-worker of mind recently cleaned a notebook that had a cup of tea spilled on it using distilled water and light brushing/scrubbing. After reassembling the system, reinstalling the CPU with new TIM and a new CMOS battery everything worked fine.

 

[seemingly random]

I used a leaf blower for years on pc's. I would take them outside each spring, take the case cover off and let the dust fly.

I've heard varying opinions about the possibility of esd created by a vacuum that actually touches the components - although I do this sometimes also.

 

[Absolution75]

When I want to clean my PC - I just shoot the thing with my paintball gun at range. Basically compressed air at much higher speeds. Works wonders on keyboards (blew all the keys off lol).

Can't say I recommend it, but it works very well if you're careful.

 

[seemingly random]

Looks like drastic measures are sometimes necessary...

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: seemingly random
Looks like drastic measures are sometimes necessary...

Oh my! They looks like Sh!t! I have had the luxury of cleaning some that looked just like them. Glad to say, mine will NEVER look like those. Arg!

I like the paintball remedy