Cleaning the fans on my Helios 300

Ryahsson

I'm about to buy a microfibre cloth and a compressed air can, are there any specifics on what kind of microfibre cloth or can I have to buy( like non-static ones or..?)

I plan to clean the keyboard first with the can and then proceeding to the fans, which I am troubled on how to clean it.

Are there any specific instruction on how to clean the fans? Do I hold the fans in place and spray the can on it or do I remove something before I can spray it? How do I spray it? Just taps or hold it down?

Should I position the laptop vertically and spray the can in an upright position? I have so many questions, I am sorry for I am not experienced in doing these kinds of things.

Any help would be appreciated.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You can use any microfiber cloth, soft tissue or a soft cloth, don't use any excessive detergent or any chemicals, just a warm wet cloth will be fine, use dust can in upright position and use them in short bursts, make sure the chemical liquid doesn't get in to your laptop, so you need to shake the can well before using, hold the can against the vent and apply short bursts.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You can use any microfiber cloth, soft tissue or a soft cloth, don't use any excessive detergent or any chemicals, just a warm wet cloth will be fine, use dust can in upright position and use them in short bursts, make sure the chemical liquid doesn't get in to your laptop, so you need to shake the can well before using, hold the can against the vent and apply short bursts.

Ryahsson

Another question, do I hold the fans in place with one of my fingers and apply?
Oh so I don't need to take off the fans or any sort?

brummyfan2

Hi,
You have to hold the can upright and spray the air by pressing the tab in the can, you don't need to take off the fans.

Ryahsson

Oh, I dont have to access the inner parts of the laptop(unscrewing the back portion) to clean the fans?

brummyfan2

Hi,
Do you have a particular reason for trying to clean? How old is the laptop? 

Triparadox

I will really recommend you to take the back panel off and take out the fans. At this point, you will also need to repaste. I don't think cleaning up without going as deep as this will be able to take the dust out.