Help! My Budgie Pooped on My Laptop and I Sprayed It with Cleaner
Hey everyone! I had a bit of a disaster with my laptop today and I'm looking for some advice. My budgie took a nap on my keyboard and,…
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How Can I Automate Cleaning Useless SharePoint Sites?
Hi everyone! I'm currently interning and I've been tasked with the manual job of cleaning up unnecessary sites from SharePoint, which has proven to be quite repetitive and…
Can I Use Tap Water to Clean My iPhone Charging Port After Dropping It in Soup?
I accidentally dropped my phone in pho, the Vietnamese soup, for just a couple of seconds. I dried it off pretty quickly, but after a few hours of…
What to do if thermal paste got on CPU socket pins?
I recently reseated my CPU and accidentally got some thermal paste on three pins of the socket. I did manage to clean the thermal paste that was under…
Is My GPU Salvageable After a Soda Spill?
I accidentally knocked a mostly empty cup of soda off my desk while gaming, and it spilled into my PC case, specifically onto my GPU. The rest of…
Is Using an Ozone Machine Safe for My Electronics?
I'm planning to deep clean my bedroom, starting with the carpets, and I want to use an ozone machine to freshen up the air. I'm planning to move…
How worried should I be about spilling isopropyl alcohol on my laptop?
I accidentally spilled 70% isopropyl alcohol on my laptop while I was cleaning my desk. It happened after a screw fell out of my laptop, and when I…
What are some reliable electric air dusters for cleaning laptops under $40?
I'm looking to switch from buying cans of compressed air for cleaning my laptop and other electronics. I want to invest in an electric air duster instead, as…
Is a fingerprint on my CPU a big deal?
I accidentally touched the top of my CPU and left a little fingerprint on it. Will this cause any issues with my computer? Also, how can I safely…
What's the best way to remove a tiny dog hair from my CPU socket?
I accidentally dropped a tiny dog hair in my CPU socket, and it's really stuck in there. I've tried using a hair blower, vacuuming, and even blowing it…
How long is 99% isopropyl alcohol effective for cleaning a CPU after opening?
I have an old bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol that I opened a few years back. I'm curious about how long it remains effective for cleaning a CPU…
Is Thermal Paste Under the CPU Metal Plate a Problem?
I was cleaning the thermal paste off my 9950X CPU with an alcohol pad when I accidentally pushed some paste into the gap under the metal plate. Since…
Help! My CPU Keeps Overheating After Cleaning—What Should I Do?
I recently cleaned my PC thoroughly with an electric duster, but now I'm facing some issues. After turning it on, it powers off after about five minutes, displaying…
Is it safe to remove keyboard keys to clean up a spill?
Hey everyone! I spilled salsa on my HP Intel Core i3 laptop yesterday, and now it smells funny. It's still working fine, but I'm looking to clean it…
Help! My Keyboard Got Vodka Spilled On It
I had a mishap last night and accidentally spilled vodka on the bottom left side of my keyboard. Now, several keys—like Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Ctrl, Windows, and…
What to Do if Sweat Drops on My Motherboard?
I accidentally dropped a bit of sweat on my motherboard while installing the heatsink, but I quickly wiped it off with a dry microfiber cloth. I asked an…
Is it safe to clean the label on my SSD?
I recently needed to repurpose my old Kingston NV2 SSD from my gaming laptop. Since I had to use some tape to hold it down after breaking a…
What should I do after spilling soda on my mouse?
I accidentally spilled soda on my honeycomb mouse right on the buttons and internal components. I immediately disconnected it, but I'm wondering if it's safe to plug it…
Is it safe to clean old PC fans by submerging them in water?
I recently replaced the fans in my PC and now I'm left with my old, dirty ones. I'm not planning to use them anymore, but I'd like to…
Did I ruin my GPU by cleaning it with 70% alcohol?
I just cleaned my GPU with 70% isopropyl alcohol without realizing it was that concentration until I turned it on afterwards. It seems to be working fine, but…