Motherboards can get very dusty after extended use.
The inside of a computer can get quite dusty. A lot of dust on your motherboard can cause it to have problems, such as freezing up or not starting up. Fortunately, dust is easy to clean out of the computer. The hardest part of this job is getting to the motherboard.
Instructions
1. Open your computer case. In most cases, there are screws on the back of the case to remove the door or the top of the case. After removing the screws, some cases require a handle be pulled to remove the panel of the case.
2. Disconnect any cables that are in your way. There are many cables and components connected to the motherboard. You may not have to remove any, but removing some that are in your way may help you better clean the board. Some cables pull straight out and others require pushing in the edges first.
3. Blow the dust off of the motherboard using an air duster. It may help to hold the case upside down to try to blow the dust out the side of the computer. Use short sweeping bursts of the can of air.
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