Let’s face it: laptops get dirty. This also applies to the outside, where sweat and dirt can accumulate. The good thing is that it is obvious when proper cleaning is needed. But what about that? from inside laptop? It also gets dirty, as the laptop’s thermal system works to suck in air and cool things down. Dust and other particles are inevitably attracted to and accumulate around the fan.
This can have a myriad of unfortunate effects, including the worst of all: heat throttling. Hot fans can’t move air as efficiently and this can cause the laptop to slow down on purpose to prevent damage to its components. Cleaning your laptop’s fan or fan is an important maintenance step that should be performed regularly.
Is it safe to clean a laptop fan?
Using the method we’ll apply here, it should be perfectly safe to clean your laptop’s fan. This is because we will be using a purely external method that does not involve breaking the laptop case.
If you’re comfortable opening your laptop, do so. You may have already done this to do something like replace your factory CPU thermal paste with a better version. Or maybe you spilled water on your laptop and wanted to make sure it was dry on the inside.
But laptops are different and most use hex screws that most people don’t have the tools to open. And one of the worst things that can happen is the head coming off the case screw, making it impossible to open the case without major surgery. We recommend that if you want to open your laptop for a good cleaning, you take it to a professional.
How often should I clean my laptop fan?
You may be wondering “how often should I clean my laptop fan?” If so, that’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a clear answer. Everyone’s habits and environments are different, so how often you need to clean your laptop fan depends entirely on your circumstances.
If you work in a relatively clean office or home environment, then you can probably get away with cleaning the fan several times a year. However, if you work in a construction zone or some other very dirty or dusty location, it may help to clean your laptop’s fan once a week.
Of course, if your laptop starts running slower, dirty fans can be a contributing factor. In these cases, go ahead and clean them quickly to be safe.
How to clean a laptop fan with compressed air
Your next question is probably, “How can I clean my laptop fan without opening it?” Well, the answer is relatively simple. Just find the vents on your laptop and whip out a can of compressed air (or a specially designed electric blower if you have one).
Step 1: First turn off your laptop and unplug it.
Step 2 – Find your exhaust fan. You’ll know because, well, you’ll feel the airflow. Use compressed air or a blower with an extension cord and blow some air into several places on the vent. In these images we are using an electronic blower, but the process is the same if you are using a can of compressed air.
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Step 3 – Now find your ports of entry. They are usually located on the bottom of the laptop. Blow some air into several places on this opening as well. If you can see the fans through the vent, blow some air directly into them.
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Step 4 – Return to the exhaust port and blow out more air to remove any particles that may have been removed in the previous step.
Step 5 – Be sure to blow air only into the exhaust and intake ports. Speaker grills, like the one shown here, can look like air vents. Be careful not to blow air into them, as this can damage the speakers.
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How to clean a laptop fan with a vacuum cleaner
You can also use a vacuum to suck material out of your laptop instead of blowing it out. The steps are identical, just use the correct vacuum attachment.
That’s all. With these simple steps, you should be able to remove much of the accumulated junk on your laptop. Again, if you decide it’s still too dirty, you can take it to a professional technician who can open the box and give it a thorough cleaning.
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