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    Compressed air

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by owais, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. owais

    owais Notebook Deity

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    do i really need to use compressed air to clean the vents on my m1530 every few months, i cant find i shop that sells them in the uk and i dont know how to use them
     
    owais, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    Online shops sell them, try ebuyer online or you could pop into PC world at ur own risk...lol
     
    Tricks., Jun 24, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You should be able to find compressed air at a photography store... and cleaning your laptop is vital as heat is a serious problem for all models. Use the compressed air to dislodge any dust caking the fan blades or heat sink, then apply a vacuum cleaner to the vents to clean out the loose dust.
     
    Bog, Jun 24, 2008
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  4. kim432

    kim432 Notebook Enthusiast

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    PC World sell cans of compressed air but at £10 which is ridiculously expensive. Otherwise try eBay and you'll be able to get the same for half the price.
     
    kim432, Jun 24, 2008
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  5. finbarlorei

    finbarlorei Newbie

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    Maplins also sell Compressed air or If you have a Costco card you can get a pack of 6 cans for the price you would normally pay for one can.

    Finbar
     
    finbarlorei, Jun 24, 2008
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  6. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm surprised no one thought of this. Go to the nearest gas station with your laptop and use the free air pump and blast the dust off your laptop. That is, if UK have such gas stations. I do this all the time, or even at home with my air compressor.
     
    hanime, Jun 24, 2008
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    .... thats strange. I've never thought of that. Here in Canada though, I believe they charge 50 cents for its use.
     
    Bog, Jun 24, 2008
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  8. TheRealFireblade

    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    BY all means use compressed air to blow out the keyboard, but I wouldn't advise using it on the fans!
    All that will do is blow the dust bunnies into the interior of the laptop, and it could eventually cause overheating!

    A much better idea, is to use a hoover (a car vac is ideal) with a small attachment/brush ;)
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 26, 2008
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