what is the best way to clean the inside of a Macpro. When I go inside to remove or update components there is considerable dust. In the past I have grounded my self and gently wipe some of the areas with a light cloth to remove dust. There are areas on the mother board I would like to clean off also would canned air be ok.
Thank you
Dick
Step 1: make sure your Mac is in an area where dust is a "don't care" condition. (the doghouse can be mighty cold if you are in the Northern hemisphere).
Use canned air to launch the dust up and out of your Mac.
Do not worry about dust getting into sealed areas, they are very firmly sealed to resist this onslaught.
Do not use a Household vacuum cleaner for this purpose. Its wands can generate HUGE static charges that can kill electronics long before you sense a spark.
Computer and electronics safe to use:
Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster 120-Volt
www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/
My guess though is any thing that was loose or can be loosened (cable connection somewhere?) can be, would be the only thing to watch out for. Less on Mac Pro than on my PCs with fans and clips for power or an SATA cable that could slide off.
I don't know what mac model you have but DIMMs do have a tendency like any electronic part to attract and hold onto dust.
The old G5s were notorious for how much dust could build up down inside those systems and get empacked. And somehow still work but not as well.
If you see temperature sensors that don't look normal, or the fans seem to be working when you aren't doing anything, that would then be a reason to take action. Otherwise, not sure if more harm than needed good.
Thank you
I have an early 2008 MacPro
Acessability is good but the later ones are even better
Then watch the FBDIMM temps, they can be an issue, newest modules are cheap and better, running a full 10-15*C cooler and costing ~$25 for 2x2GB using compatible 667MHz DDR2 for Mac Pro ...
Not sure what the last lane is reference to.
Best way to remove dust from a MacPro
