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Common
Problem - #1
Dirt - Dust - Debris - Unwanted Common Real Estate
Computers need "Airflow" to keep cool. Air flowing through the computer
will bring in dust and dirt from the area it is in. As the dust and dirt
collect the computer slows down and begins to overheat. |
Actual
Computer Customer - 3-2004
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BEFORE
REPAIR
As you can tell, the amount of Real Estate just on the front of this computer
is enough to grow potatoes. However, for a computer, this is NOT a good
thing. The build up of dust, dirt and debris will cause an "overheating"
problem. If the accumulation of dust and dirt is bad enough, and
the heat cannot be released, it can cause computer failure.
In this case, the USB ports and front speaker extension on the front of
this tower are totally unusable. (The customer didn't even know they
were there anyway)
This computer was sitting on their floor between their desk and wall style
heater. It was able to pick up any dust from walking, vacuuming and from
the heater when it blew into the room.
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Actual
Computer Customer - 3-2004
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AFTER
REPAIR
Cleaning this case just involved a little "compressed air" to clean the
ports and a damp rag to clean the plastic cover. But this could have been
prevented or at least the amount of dust and dirt reduced.
Do not place the computer tower directly on the floor or carpet. Walking
stirs up dust and dirt from the floor. The computer has a fan that "sucks
in" air to keep it cool. When near the floor, it will pick up the dust
and dirt from walking, vacuuming and pets. Do not place computers around
windows or doors that are not well sealed or that may be opened. That's
just another source of dust and dirt.
When not in use, cover them. Computer covers are inexpensive and will keep
some dust and dirt away from the intake ports.
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Common
Problem - #2
Mouse drags, skips, hangs up - Feels like a golf ball is in there!
Mice that use a "ball" have a tendency of getting dirty and must be cleaned.
However, they are NOT the only thing that will require cleaning.
What got the mouse ball dirty? Answer: The MOUSE PAD. |
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Debris
rings appears gray or white
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BEFORE
REPAIR
The mouse ball normally rolls on 3 rollers. Those rollers are what get
dirty, not necessarily the ball.
To clean the rollers, remove the "ball cover". Normally a half turn will
open the cover. Remove the ball and gently wipe it clean with a damp rag.
Look inside the mouse and find the 3 rollers. Normally there are 2 long
wide ones and 1 narrow wheel. Using your fingernail, gently scrape the
lint and debris rings off of them. Gently blow the debris out.
If you don't have fingernails, a toothpick or such will work. The rollers
are plastic and you should not use anything sharp that might cut or scratch
them.
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Debris
rings cleaned
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AFTER
REPAIR
The wheels should appear clean with "NO" rings on them. Replace the ball
and ball cover.
Next, take your nasty mouse pad into the kitchen and give it a bath! If
you need to, use soap! Clean the dust, dirt, coffee, nicotine, ashes, etc.
from the surface.
It was the mouse pad that got your mouse dirty and it will be the mouse
pad that gets it dirty again. Regularly clean your mouse pad and your mouse
will last longer between cleanings.
NOTE: Optical mice do NOT use a mouse ball. Only Light. No cleaning and
no mouse pad required!
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NO MICE WERE INJURED DURING FILMING OR CLEANING
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