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    Dusting MBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by sunshine_explorer, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. sunshine_explorer

    sunshine_explorer Newbie

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    HI, I was wondering how people dust the insides of the MBP, doesnt appear to be any clear way to remove the outer casing.
     
    sunshine_explorer, Nov 21, 2007
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    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    count_schemula, Nov 21, 2007
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  3. sunshine_explorer

    sunshine_explorer Newbie

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    does this affect warranty in anyway?
     
    sunshine_explorer, Nov 21, 2007
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    Seth Oriath Notebook Consultant

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    Don't quote me on this, but I believe if you open the case, the warranty becomes void. At least, I know it's void it you try to replace the harddrive or any other internal component besides RAM.
     
    Seth Oriath, Nov 21, 2007
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  5. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    i would just use compressed air and get what u can from the outside
     
    ericlala, Nov 21, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Bad idea. Laptop parts generally don't take well to compressed air, especially fans. Plus once you blow the air in there, where is the dust going to go? Right back onto the parts that you just blew it off of.

    Also, in my experience when you take the case off of the MBP, be very sure you take off every screw. It is easy to forget one, and the slightest bend can make it a real pain to put the case back on. Even if you do manage to get the case off in good shape, it can be tough to get it back on and have it be exactly the same as before.

    Really, it is probably best to just leave well enough alone.
     
    cashmonee, Nov 21, 2007
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    arikol Notebook Geek

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    I second that, do NOT use compressed air that way. You can damage fans and even the motherboard.
    Taking it apart probably voids your warranty, depending on consumer regulations in your area. If you need a $2000+ computer cleaned, just pay for it, it's really not woth doing it yourself unless you know exactly what you're doing or are willing to learn (and take your chances.)
     
    arikol, Nov 21, 2007
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  8. ericlala

    ericlala Notebook Consultant

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    sorry, i suggested the compressed air because my laptop has the heatsink right beside the exhaust so blowing it from the intake would kinda nudge most of the dust caught on the fins directly outwards . your mileage may vary :)
     
    ericlala, Nov 21, 2007
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