COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 10 APRIL 15, 2024

CLEANING HARDWARE
COMPONENTS
GENERAL
CLEANING TIPS
Here are some general tips that
should be taken when cleaning
any of the components or
peripherals of a computer, as
well as tips to help keep a
computer clean.
 1. Never spray or
squirt any liquid

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onto any computer
component. If a
spray is needed,
spray the liquid
onto a cloth and
then use that cloth
to rub down the
component.
2. You can use a vacuum to clean up

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dirt, dust, or hair around the
computer
3. When cleaning a component or the

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computer, turn it off before cleaning.
4. When cleaning the back of the computer, if
anything is plugged in, make sure turn off the
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PC and unplug the power cable.
 5. When cleaning fans, spraying
compressed air into a fan or cleaning
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a fan with a vacuum.
6. Never eat or drink around
the computer area.
 CLEANING TOOLS

YOU CAN ALSO USE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

TO CLEAN YOUR COMPUTERS AND
PERIPHERALS. BELOW IS A LISTING OF
ITEMS YOU MAY NEED TO USE WHILE
CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER OR
COMPUTER PERIPHERALS.
 Lint free cloth
A cloth is the best tool
used when rubbing down
a component; although
paper towels can be used
with most hardware, we
recommend using a cloth
whenever possible. You
use a cloth when cleaning
components such as the
outside of the case, a
drive, mouse, etc
 WATER OR
RUBBING
ALCOHOL
When moistening a
cloth, it is best to
use water or rubbing
alcohol. Other
solvents may be bad
for the plastics used
with your computer.
PORTABLE
VACCUUM
Sucking the dust, dirt, hair,
cigarette particles, and other
particles out of a computer
can be one of the best
methods of cleaning a
computer.
COTTON
SWABS
Cotton swabs moistened
with rubbing alcohol or
water are good for wiping
hard to reach areas in your
keyboard, mouse, and other
peripherals.
STEPS IN CLEANING
THE COMPUTER
1. Shut down and unplug
your computer

2. Disconnect the LAN cable

and all peripherals, such as
monitors, scanners,
printers, keyboards, mice
and speakers.
3. Move to a suitable work
area. While you can clean
your computer where it sits, it
is not recommended. The job
can be very messy and you'll
want to work somewhere
where you can adequately
ventilate dust.
4. Open your Computer
Make sure you unplug the
computer and remove all
peripherals
Remove screws using
appropriate screwdriver
5. Begin cleaning or
dusting
A lot of dust can be
raised; try not to breathe
it.
If the PC is very dusty,
take it out of doors.
6. Make sure the heatsink
fan is clean
The heat sink sits over the
processor, and it is a collection of
metal ridges that stick up away
from the motherboard. If this fan
does not function properly, the
processor will overheat, resulting in
degraded performance or
permanent damage
7. Look around the entire
inside and outside for any
dust you may have
missed.
Once you are sure it is cleaned
thoroughly, carefully replace the
sides. Do not try to force them into
place
8. Clean up your
workspace
It is necessary to clean
the work space after
cleaning your PC
CLEANING THE
MONITOR
Use smooth and clean
lint-free cloths on
screen
Do not use regular
glass cleaners
Do not spray while
monitor is turned on
CLEANING A
KEYBOARD
Turn off PC before
cleaning keyboard

Turn keyboard upside-

down and shake gently
to remove loose
particles
Get between the
cracks with a cotton
swab or a bit of folded
paper towel
Use paint brush to
clean the edges
CLEANING CIRCUIT
BOARDS
(MOTHERBOARD,
GPU OR CPU)
Use soft bristles paint
brush to remove dust
that has caked up in
areas such as the fans,
power supply, intake
vents and between RAM
modules.Use paint brush
to clean the edges
 Use alcohol if liquid is
necessary
Put thermal paste if
necessary
You may use water but
make sure to dry it
quickly and thoroughly.
Use air blow or soft towel
for quick drying
 ACTIVITY (SA) :

Create a video tutorial

showing the Do's and Don'ts
when cleaning your
Computer.
THANK
YOU!