Cleaning various cards

[Rudd]

How do I get the dust layer off of my X-Fi, or any other card for that matter? Is it safe (considering ESD and all that) to just simply wipe it off with a microfiber cloth?

 

[colinstu]

Compressed air (while the computer is off and unplugged).

 

[Rudd]

I've tried that but it just won't remove the remaining layer of dust completely.

 

[colinstu]

I've tried that but it just won't remove the remaining layer of dust completely.

Is your can almost empty? When I ever use it, it will blast through anything

Or is this a couple years worth of dirt and has been baked on? I wouldn't use a cloth because it would get stuck on the contacts on the back of the card and rip it up.

 

[Rudd]

Well, the PCB is more gray than black atm and compressed air couldn't handle it.

 

[forrehmmnd]

why, why do you hate your computer so

It doesnt like all the dust.

I would soak it in isopropyl rubbing alcohol or even rinse it off with distilled water. Just let it dry completely before putting it in.

 

[Rudd]

Sounds risky :s

How about using a brush to get of that last remaining layer?

 

[Zero82z]

I just grab a kleenex or paper towel and wipe off the dust. It won't cause any problems.