Cleaning Power Supply

[Robert Barnett]

Hello,

While I would like to get new power supply I don't have the money right now. I am moving my computer to a different case and need to use the power supply that I have. What I would like to do is open the power supply up and blow all of the filth out of it. However, I don't want to fry myself in doing so. Is simply having it unplugged enough to be able to blow it out safely? Or, is their some sort of capacitor in there that I need let discharge first?

Thanks,

Robert

[martini161]

as long as you dont touch on the under side your fine

[Robert Barnett]

Underside of what?

Thanks,

Robert

[Apoptosis]

By using just compressed air you should be able to clean 99% of the dust out unless you smoke in the house and it's all gummed up in there.... I wouldn't open one unless you really need to!

[Robert Barnett]

Never have smoked. I just like to keep everything cleaned out so that it runs as cool as possible.

Robert

[Bio-Hazard]

You don't really need to open it up, just blow compressed air in through every opening, that should take card of the problem.

[GI-JOE]

You don't really need to open it up, just blow compressed air in through every opening, that should take card of the problem.

An air compressor also works wonders.

Just make sure you don't spin the fan at a high rate of speed in the process of blowing it out.

[martini161]

You don't really need to open it up, just blow compressed air in through every opening, that should take card of the problem.

An air compressor also works wonders.

Just make sure you don't spin the fan at a high rate of speed in the process of blowing it out.

compressed air is better because there is no moisture and no risk of debris getting out. you can use an air compressor, but you should use a filter and a line dryer

[GI-JOE]

Also if you use a compressor, make sure you turn down the pressure so you don't blow something off.

[Robert Barnett]

Thanks for the info. I have a small 1/2 gallon air compressor that I bought for electronics.

Robert

[vicaphit]

Also if you use a compressor, make sure you turn down the pressure so you don't blow something off.

Haha, I imagined taking my computer and blowing it out with my dad's 40 gallon compressor.

[InspectahACE]

i've used my ol 20 gallon but i havent used it in awhile so who knows what might blow out of there now so that's a negative for use

[DX]

I would stay away from regular air compressors as they can have water and oil in the tank that can end up all over your system. The water isn't bad but the oil can be. In addition I have seen components get blown off the board. OK once but still the point is valid. If you can get an in line filter then it isn't an issue. Typically it is a filter/regulator.

[Sporg]

Yep, a filter and regulator should be good to go. I turn mine down between 10-15psi and hold the nozzle a ways away - works great for blowing the gunk out. Not sure how big my tank is...35-40lbs probably.