An Introduction to Computer Cleaning & Care

A computer is a big financial investment that consumers continue to indulge in as the need for personal computing systems at both home and work continues to be a necessity. Despite the knowledge that computer systems become out-dated and inadequate to our needs over time, computer owners strive to keep their systems healthy both inside and out. Most users know that running virus scans and disc clean-up functions is mandatory to a computer's internal software health, some do not know that internal hardware maintenance and external cleaning are necessary as well. Perhaps some PC owners don't realize how simple it is to open the computer and do their own cleaning jobs, and are intimidated by the thought of disassembling their machine, or perhaps they are unaware of the need to perform such maintenance. In either case, simple and regular cleaning of a computer's parts in crucial for the machine's longevity.

In this free instructional video clip series, our expert will show you how to clean the simple and accessible outside parts of the machine, including the monitor and keyboard. You will also watch as the PC is taken apart, opened up and cleaned from the inside out. Find the CPU fan, the case fan, and the hard drive, and learn how to keep dust and other debris from gathering and negatively affecting your computer's performance. See tips for using antistatic wrist straps while cleaning, power supply clean-up methods and heat sink cleaning techniques as well. Finally, learn how to put the machine back together, just like new, after doing your maintenance. Never pay a professional to clean your computer again!