Comments on: Computer maintenance, or archaeological dig?

By: Gonzo 60

Gonzo 60 — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:55:18 +0000

I was just starting out working on TV.s a number of years ago. When I opened the back of an old console TV. and could not see any components, just peaks and valleys of dust, how it never cought fire is any-ones quess.

By: rjplumer

rjplumer — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:31:25 +0000

That’s about the worst I’ve ever seen. I’ve got to admit I’m one of those who only opens my own cases when I’m changing something. I’ve had cobwebs before but nothing like that. I guess it goes along with the old saying that auto mechanics have the worst cars.

By: Chip

Chip — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:06:53 +0000

So do you have your own custom case, or did it come with vents in those locations?

By: Robby

Robby — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:11:45 +0000

There’s no way I can completely keep my environment free of dust, so I know I have to clean it. I usually do that once a month to two months.
As for tips? I’ve got a fan that blows into the case from the side, and a fan on top of the case that blows all the hot air out, creating a “jet stream.” It seems to help keep the dust from sticking too long.