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    Any usefull cleaning tips ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by stevotrueblue, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. stevotrueblue

    stevotrueblue Notebook Consultant

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    I have had the laptop about 1yr now. It has never been opened up and is in generally good condition.

    I use the usual screen cleaner etc for the monitor and I have a little brush for the keyboard.

    Thing is the little gaps where the mouse button is, always seems to collect lettle specs and I can never seem to get at them. one of my keys also feels a tad sticky and I have never ever spilt anything either on or near it.

    Just wondered if anyone on here could share their tips for keeping all clean and tip top.

    And if you suggest opening the laptop up,, then maybe someone could share a "How To" Video link,,,im a bit nervous about opening up something I have spent as much on lol...
     
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  2. Alienware_M15X

    Alienware_M15X Notebook Enthusiast

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    Go to youtube and type in "Teardown alienware m15x"
     
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Hmm that vid seems to give the wrong advice! Blowing dust into the machine rather than out is pretty silly. Better off holding the fan still with a finger and directing the air flow through the fan housing out the back.

    The GPU fan is however very easy to remove while leaving the heatsink in place so I would personally recommend to remove it and then one can clean the heatsink more easily and thoroughly with compressed air.
     
    King of Interns, Mar 11, 2012
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