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How to Open a Computer

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Open a Computer

This tutorial shows how you can open a computer to do various things, such as

(i) Clean the insides of the computer (ii) Just look inside (iii) Add new components

Edit Steps

  1. 1
    First ensure that the PC is not on. If it is, switch it off, unplug it and let it cool for sometime if it has been running for a while.
  2. 2
    Look at the back of the PC. You will see some screws (usually 2, one near the top and one further below) Use a Philips screwdriver to undo the screws.
  3. 3
    Slide out the side panel. If a fan is attached be careful of the wires.
  4. 4
    Now lay the CPU on the side which is closed.You can see the interiors quite clearly.
  5. 5
    Do not let the wires confuse you. Just don't touch anything yet.
  6. 6
    Make sure you are grounded or use an anti static wrist band.
  7. 7
    Now do what you want...clean the insides with a vacuum... the small portable variety...the large house vacuum may suck up all the delicate parts of the motherboard and other paraphernalia so be careful
  8. 8
    Use the blower carefully and blow out the dust and the cobwebs and accumulated dirt
  9. 9
    Clean the fans especially carefully. This is where most of the dust accumulated
  10. 10
    Close the lid and put the screws back in place.

Edit Warnings

  • Remember to protect your computer from static electricity by using a anti-static wrist strap or touching a metal surface.

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Last edited:
June 19, 2012 by Ehsanit

Categories:
Computers and Electronics

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