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Answer» My boyfriend vacuumed his computer with an electric vacuum cleaner and now it won't work. Is there any way to fix this problem or is he S.O.L.?
Update: His comp starts up but then makes WEIRD beeping noises and then shuts down. When he was putting it back together he broke part of the plastic off of the connector end off of the Sata cable which plugs into the hard drive. Will replacing the Sata Cable solve his comp problem?Vacuums should never be used to clean out computers. They generate static electricity which fries electronics. The luckiest possible thing, however improbable, is that he knocked a wire with the vacuum out of its port. Check all connections. If that doesn't help, try replacing parts one at a time to find which are fried.Replace the SATA cable and we'll keep our fingers crossed...Not only do vacuum cleaners create static, they can DESTROY cpu fans -- the powerful suction can make the fan revolve much too fast for the bearings and the motor. Also the suction can lift RAM modules & display/network/sound cards out of their sockets.
Alan <>< There are quite a few things that you should not do with vacuum cleaners.
I have cleaned hundreds maybe even thousands of computers with a vacuum and never once had an issue. LIKELY just knocked a cable loose or something check all your connections. If you MUST rebuild the computer, disconnect all cables and such, and start putting back inbeyourownit, I confess that I've also, on occasion, used a vacuum cleaner to do some cleaning inside my computer and have not experienced problems because of that. But, I've seen enough comments in forums advising it that I never recommend it.
When I've used a vacuum cleaner, I've been careful not to directly touch the motherboard with it. One technique I've used is to use a vacuum in conjunction with a can of compressed air/gas and just use the vacuum to remove dust-filled air generated by the compressed air/gas. That way, the vacuum touches nothing in the computer. Of course, another option would be take the computer outdoors to blow dust out of it.
Other factors might be worth mentioning here, too, such as level of humidity in the air. Also, I think perhaps we should assume that some vacuum cleaners may be more likely to CAUSE static electricity than others. So, again, I've seen enough comments in forums advising using vacuums that I refrain from recommending it.
Quote from: beyourownit on March 18, 2008, 09:47:44 PM I have cleaned hundreds maybe even thousands of computers with a vacuum and never once had an issue. likely just knocked a cable loose or something check all your connections. If you must rebuild the computer, disconnect all cables and such, and start putting back in
The threat is still there it doesnt go away.
Quote from: squall_01 on March 19, 2008, 09:22:48 AMThe threat is still there it doesnt go away.
What do you mean?
QuoteI have cleaned hundreds maybe even thousands of computers with a vacuum and never once had an issue.
I'd say if this is true you have been extremely,extremely lucky through the years.
well, perhaps but before this thread I have never heard of this issue, maybe it was because I was using a cannister type vacuum or something.Doesn't matter...they still create huge amounts of static.Little desktop vaccuums are one thing, big domestic ones that you clean your carpet with are another.
So I wonder if the op fixed the problem.....
btw, I always use a hose from the compressor at work. a few quick blasts and the box is completely clean. Just like new. (seriously, just like new) It's the best method I've ever seen or used.
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