How to Clean Laptop Fan
By Imanuel Henry
Overheating is seen as small problem but can result in big inconvenience. It is not comfortable when your laptop is getting hot quickly. You will uncomfortable when sit it on your lap.
Overheating also can cause unexpected shut-down, lock or hang program, and even error on bios. If these causes is happens, the laptop will be damaged and reduced its life time . Improper airflow also can make the laptop component overhead and fail.
But when the laptop fan cannot help you to get down the laptop temperature, you should try to clean the laptop fan first.
Cleaning
Laptop fan need to be in a good and clean condition. Make the laptop fan to be clean can mean a longer life for the laptop. At least, once a month the laptop fan need to be cleaned for working well. The laptop fan can be clogged because of dust or dirt which also can impact to the laptop .
For cleaning the laptop fan, here is some easy step. First, turn-off the laptop and make sure to unplug any power sources including the laptop battery. Second, find the laptop fan location by indicating a few grates or slots in the side or back of the laptop.
Third, hold the fan blades steady by inserting wooden skewer an inch from one of the grates. Holding the fan blades is to avoid the fan damaged by compressed air . And forth, blast the compressed air at the slot by hold the can 2 inches away from the laptop and spray it in short bursts. And for making more perfect, it is good to do this outside or over a towel.
And last, before plugging or turning-on the laptop again, remove the skewer. For cleaning the laptop fan, please do not use any kind of liquid cleaner for inside part of the laptop .
Other Way to Clean
If the steps above are difficult to practice, there are several other ways to make your laptop fan work well. First, you can clean the laptop fan by using USB vacuum cleaner. The USB vacuum cleaner is like mini vacuum approximately 15cm length with the power source from the plugged USB. The vacuum can be very effective to remove the dust from the laptop fan .
Second, if there is any dirt particles, crumbs, or other tiny objects that larger than the tiny dust which can be seen through your eyes, you may able to remove it using pair of tweezers. But please be careful to not scratch the laptop.
Third, if the dirt cannot be removed, pick the laptop and give a very gentle shake. Grip the laptop tightly and shake it side to side, up and down. A little and gentle shake may dislodge it.
Laptop fan is one important part from the laptop. Most people have claimed that radiation from the laptop heat can damage for the human body. Therefore, laptop fan have to be cleaned for avoiding overheating . And if you cannot solve the laptop fan problem with some tips above, it is better to contact the expert. Consult with the expert or your laptop manufacturer for resolving the problem.
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