Figure 3-1. Holding The Fan Fins In Place While You Clean The Fans Using Compressed Air; Cleaning The Outer Surfaces; Cleaning The Fans - High End Systems Cyberlight User Manual

Cleaning the Outer Surfaces

Wipe the outer surfaces with a soft cloth or use a vacuum to remove the built-up dust and dirt.

Cleaning the Fans

If necessary to remove built-up dust and dirt from the fans, you can use a low-pressure compressed
air source to clean them. You must place an object (not your fingers!), such as a pen or a
screwdriver, into the fan fins to prevent the fans from spinning while you are blowing air into them;
allowing the fans to spin can result in severe damage to the fans.
You must also observe the Caution and Warnings below:
Caution Make sure the fans are held stationary. The fans can be severely
damaged if they are allowed to spin with the force of the compressed air.
Warnings (1) Use only a low-pressure compressed air source (25 psi or lower).
(2) To avoid personal injury, do not expose your eyes or skin to the direct
jet of compressed air, since it can constitute a serious health hazard. Use
suitable protection for your eyes and exposed skin.
Figure 3-1. Holding the fan fins in place while you clean the fans using compressed
air.
Screwdriver
holding fins in
place
Compressed
air source
Fan Fins
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