Comments on: OK to blow compressed air in MacBook vents?

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:05:59 +0000

It’s fine to spray a little, or better yet, put the brush extension on a vacuum and vacuum it out.

If you use the canned air, just be sure to hold the can straight up and down so it sprays out only clear air.

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:05:59 +0000

Whoa, do it with the computer off.

By: Bill M

Bill M — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:05:59 +0000

I use compressed air from gas stations to drive out dust sucked into the vents. Just don’t spray too closely like less than a foot and you’ll be okay..

Using a vacuum cleaner will not do much because it won’t reach the inside of your macbook. There’s nothing wrong with holding canned air whether upright or sideways because in only contains pressurized air unless there’s liquid in it.

I do it on my laptop and desktop every 6 months. I also used to have a fan on my graphics card that doesn’t spin well anymore due to accumulated dust. I took the card out and blew air onto it. Now it’s okay again.

By: Rotox

Rotox — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:05:59 +0000

i cant assure you that it would be safe, but you -could- open it up if you want to be on the safe side? Sorry if this isnt a descriptive answer, also, if you can hold the fans down with anything it would be safe to do. =P Goodluck!