I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
with plain tap water.

Can anyone confirm this?

I wouldn't do it, I usually use a soft brush hand a vaccuum cleaner or go
buy a can of air.

--
William



"Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?
>
>

Hi,

Ummmm, no, water and electronics does not mix. If you want to clean your
MoBo, then just use compressed air that you can buy from any computer or
electronics store. Only liquid that is used to clean any electronic devices
is usually cleaning alcohol, that is used to remove any flux residue during
componet soldiering. Never use water on a electronic componet.

Jeff

"Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?
>
>

Bradley Dick wrote:
> I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with
> dust with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?

It's normal to clean your hair dryer in the shower...
Right?

(Computer Components - Compressed (MOISTURE-FREE) gas/air.)

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jeffrey wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Ummmm, no, water and electronics does not mix. If you want to clean your
> MoBo, then just use compressed air that you can buy from any computer or
> electronics store. Only liquid that is used to clean any electronic devices
> is usually cleaning alcohol, that is used to remove any flux residue during
> componet soldiering. Never use water on a electronic componet.
>
> Jeff
>
> "Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> > with plain tap water.
> >
> > Can anyone confirm this?
> >
> >

White spirits is non conductive and I feel pretty safe waving it
around electrical stuff
--
Paul (Lay me place and bake me Pie, I'm starving for me Gravy)
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I smell a troll....make that a wet troll....

For those of you who are new and learning...do not ever pay any attention to
anything this idiot posts.

He couldn't read it in a PC magazine...if he is so stupid as to believe it,
then he is too stupid to read.

Bobby



"Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?
>
>

Yes...it's perfectly acceptable. You'll notice better results if the
motherboard is still plugged it to the PCU with the power turned on. This
will give you a heads-up for any leaking voltages...etc. Voltage drops can
be quickly recognized, by spraying or misting a minute amount of acetone or
naptha near or directly into the PCU (with power on of course). Oh yes,
please ensure that the PCU is warmed up to normal operating
temperatures...the hotter the better.


anyway, results will vary....good luck.




































"Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?
>
>

Hello

Just used compressed air

Alvin


Bradley Dick wrote:

> I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
> with plain tap water.
>
> Can anyone confirm this?

On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 23:51:27 -1000, "NoNoBadDog!"
<mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote:

>I smell a troll....make that a wet troll....

You smell the mess in your own pants. Get back to the subject.

>
>For those of you who are new and learning...do not ever pay any attention to
>anything this idiot posts.
>
>He couldn't read it in a PC magazine...if he is so stupid as to believe it,
>then he is too stupid to read.

This talks about computer cleaning.

http://www.pcmag.co.uk/features/1153102

But not any water on electronics.

Water to dampen a rag for plastic surfaces is okay.

>
>Bobby
>
>
>
>"Bradley Dick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I read in a PC magazine that it is normal to clean a mobo filled with dust
>> with plain tap water.
>>
>> Can anyone confirm this?
>>
>>
>

Actually a fire hose would be better, or perhaps just dunking the whole
thing in your swimming pool overnight. Chlorine cleans a lot of things.

Now, really, you are joking, aren't you? But in all seriousness, water and
electronics are a very dangerous combination. The only time it should be
used is a few drops on a clean cloth to wipe fingerprints off of the
monitor. For the inside of the case, use compressed air that is sold in cans
at all computer stores.