Cleaning Up Your Computer After a Fire

Computers are equipped with small fans designed to promote airflow through the computer case and aid in keeping components at an acceptable operating temperature.  Larger computers may have 2, 3 or even more fans for this purpose.  Fans near the front and rear of the computer facilitate the flow of air, and fans within the case especially in the vicinity of high temperature components “keep things cool”.  If you have been using computers very long you know that these fans also suck dirt and dust into your computer, and that grunge accumulates over time and should be cleaned regularly.  Hopefully you already have a procedure to accomplish this kind of routine cleaning, but in this article I want to discuss an additional aspect of this procedure.