The Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Computers

Cigarette smoke can destroy a computer. It causes tar to build up on sensitive components and corrodes electronic parts. It makes surfaces sticky, causing dust to adhere to them.

  1. Ventilation Holes

    • Gunk from cigarette smoke can clog up the ventilation holes, which can cause the computer to overheat.

    CPU Fan

    • When tar from cigarette smoke builds up on a CPU fan, it can keep the fan from spinning properly, which can make it overheat.

    Hard Drive

    • Smoke can damage a hard drive by getting stuck between a platter and the head, or by damaging the motor.

    Motherboard

    • Cigarette smoke can corrode electronic circuitry on the motherboard, which can cause the computer to stop working altogether.

    Exterior

    • Smoking around a computer will eventually discolor the keyboard, mouse and other exterior surfaces.

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