[Gary]

I want to clean my laptop fan has its like 4 years old and i have never cleaned it before, and recently its overheating quite alot so i was wondering if i should clean my laptop fan?

however my only problem is this i have to open my whole laptop bottom case, is that safe? cause im worried that i might damage some parts

thanks for the help

[Bubblyminty]

I did this to my PC. It is okay if you know what you are doing. You will find a crap load of dust stuck everywhere so do this on a hard floor.

Just be very gentle and make sure you don't bump anything- there are many vids on youtube that can help you. Seriously just don't break anything! Otherwise it is safe. You should clean your fan often because it could overheat your laptop if not. My hard drive melted .

[Gary]

Ohhh and what should i clean my fan with? some said a vaccum but some said it will damage the laptop

[killercow292]

(Original post by Gary)
Ohhh and what should i clean my fan with? some said a vaccum but some said it will damage the laptop

Can of Compressed air

[Paradoxical]

The problem is most likely to be the laptop fan loaded with dust.
Don't do it with a vacuum, with a can of compressed air, or just your hands.

[Gary]

Could i use like a mini paintbrush?

[Gary]

Actually all my friends told me to use compressed air aswell but i was wondering if it is safe? as some people as said that it will damage compenets and call the fan to like over spin and etc...

[Paradoxical]

(Original post by Gary)
Actually all my friends told me to use compressed air aswell but i was wondering if it is safe? as some people as said that it will damage compenets and call the fan to like over spin and etc...

If you do it correctly, then damaging the components as a risk is quite minimal.
I suggest you get compressed air which was specifically made for such tasks.

A small brush could work, but you won't be able to get dust out easily.

By the way, what laptop make and model do you have?

[Gary]

(Original post by Paradoxical)
If you do it correctly, then damaging the components as a risk is quite minimal.
I suggest you get compressed air which was specifically made for such tasks.

A small brush could work, but you won't be able to get dust out easily.

By the way, what laptop make and model do you have?

acer aspire 5740g, theres no way for me to open my laptop and get to the fan as you can have to like take everything out... soo apprently i just spray the compressed air into the cpu vent ?

[Gary]

Ohh and do i spray into the vent where it blows out air or spray into the vent where it takes in the air?

[Repressor]

Spray in the intake. Also, STOP THE FAN FROM SPINNING. If the fan spins at a higher rpm than it's designed to, you can ruin it and it'll hum loudly. :/

Good luck.

[Gary]

How can I stop the fan from spinning??


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[M4LLY]

Use compressed air