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Old Jun 16th, 06, 3:06 AM
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Ok so this is newbish, I'm fine with that.

I have to admit I normally need air dust out my comp on a weekly basis but over the last two months or so I didn't . The point is that the air duster won't take off much of the dust resting on the circuit boards. My girl friend got me some non static clothes I thought I could use but she got "pre moistened" ones (alcohol) ... my question ... are they safe to use?



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Old Jun 16th, 06, 5:14 AM
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Alcohol will dissipate quickly, unlike water. I know many people that use alcohol to clean off their processors from old thremal grease. Over all I think it would be ok, but I would not take my word for it. If I had a spare running computer I would try it out and tell you, but I dont. :S



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Old Jun 16th, 06, 10:46 AM
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It should be ok to use



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Just make sure you have no power. I would suggest unpliggubg the PSU from the mobo since it can store a charge.

Oh, and with the title of the thread, I thought we were going to be cleaning a newb (maybe wifiknight).



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Ok thanks, I hadn't thought of actually unplugging the psu from the mobo but I will.

lol, no I don't think any newbs around here NEED cleaning do they?



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