How to Clean the Fan Unit Of Computer

Cleaning the Fan Unit

• 1

  Put on the anti-static wristband.

• 2

  Remove the power source from the computer. Unplug it and remove any battery units.

• 3

  Locate the fan unit. It is usually on the back of a tower computer and near the back or side of a laptop. This will be the area that you feel hot air blowing out of when the fan is working.

• 4

  Remove the screws holding in the casing around the fan heatsink area -- the series of metal blades near the outermost part of the case -- with the appropriate screwdriver. Pop off the casing.

• 5

  Clear out as much dust as possible with an anti-static cloth.

• 6

  Place a toothpick between the fan blades to keep them from spinning.

• 7

  Spray compressed air into the fan to clear out any remaining dust.

• 8

  Remove the toothpick and reassemble the computer casing.