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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Harrison Bergeron, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Harrison Bergeron

    Harrison Bergeron Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm having a problem with something... I need to clean my laptop's speakers. There's junk in the tiny plastic holes covering the speakers... Should I use a q-tip and dab at it with water? I'm at a loss, I don't want to damage anything

    Thanks for any help!!

    -Harrison
     
    Harrison Bergeron, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    You should consider a vaccum cleaner with the proper nozzle, etc in front or a compressed air can/duster/cleaner..!!
     
    Andy, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    Yes, use compressed air to break the debris free, and a vaccume to prevent it from just floating around.

    Also, try not to post unhelpful titles, like "Help!"...sometimes people will avoid your topic, fyi. Just trying to help :)
     
    redrazor11, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    You can use q-tips, but dont use water, dip the end of the tip into some rubbing alcohol, and gently clean the speaker. I would suggest against air cans, cause the pressure of the air can rip the cones in the speaker.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jul 19, 2008
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