|
|
|
|
 |
|
April 7th, 2005, 05:40 AM
|
|
Sergeant
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Denver, CO USA
Posts: 329
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
It is a good idea to clean up inside your case every now and then. Take a large soft bristled paintbrush and a hose vacuum. Brush off all dust that collects on the motherboard and expansions and use the vacuum to suck it up. I do this about once a month.
__________________
"Murder!? Who said anything about murder!? God save the Queen!"
ISA Command
A- Se GdY $- Fr! C- Css Sf+++ Ai Au M++ Mp* S++ Ss+++ RV Pw Fq Nd Rp+ MM+ G Bb L- Tcp+
|
April 7th, 2005, 06:04 AM
|
 |
Shrapnel Fanatic
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: CHEESE!
Posts: 10,009
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
I didn't do it!
__________________
If I only could remember half the things I'd forgot, that would be a lot of stuff, I think - I don't know; I forgot!
A* E* Se! Gd! $-- C-^- Ai** M-- S? Ss---- RA Pw? Fq Bb++@ Tcp? L++++
Some of my webcomics. I've got 400+ webcomics at Last count, some dead.
Sig updated to remove non-working links.
|
April 7th, 2005, 06:28 AM
|
 |
Second Lieutenant
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 417
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
What, me? Accidentally spill a Coke on my old SoundBlaster Pro? Naw, I needed an upgrade, I just wouldn't admit it. Had a little help from the subconscious ghost of advertising. "Get an audigeeeeeee....get an aaaudddiggeeee" (splash).
New card works nicely, BTW  |
April 7th, 2005, 06:52 AM
|
 |
Major
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Searching for a holy grail.
Posts: 1,001
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! I just typed a message which for no obvious reason erased itself.
Anyway a friend of mine had random hangs and crashes he couldn't trace. Figured it was just windows doing its thing, however it was actually dust clogging the heat sink so the processor was overheating and cutting out. So the lesson is either check for dust occasionaly or get a motherboard that has temperature alarms and turn them on.
__________________
He who disagrees with me in private, call him a fool. He who disagrees with me in public, call him an ambulance.
|
April 7th, 2005, 09:43 AM
|
|
Sergeant
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Posts: 254
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
Good thread, I've had my PC lock up on occasion which I assumed to be a memory related issue, but now I'll have to check for dust on the motherboard. I've never been into my PC's case once I put in the second CD shortly after purchase.
Anyhow, I've got a bad luck high-tech story, too. Both of my VCR's went on the blink on the same day, inexplicably. After fiddling with them for a while, I began to pull them out to check the cables and found my son's apple juice running out the cases. Seems he thought they needed a drink. Now the VCR (and DVD...thanks to the kiddo for an excuse to upgrade!) is located ON TOP of the tv.
__________________
Emperor's Child
|
April 7th, 2005, 10:15 AM
|
 |
General
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: UK
Posts: 4,245
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
I could be wrong, but as I dunderstand it vacuum cleaners can generate a lot of static, and static is bad for chips.
ALso, my wife vacuumed my laptop a while back, and sucked the "G" key right off the keyboard! |
April 7th, 2005, 10:33 AM
|
 |
Major
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Union, SC
Posts: 1,166
Thanks: 1
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
Quote:
dogscoff said:
ALso, my wife vacuumed my laptop a while back, and sucked the "G" key right off the keyboard!
|
I laughed out loud at this.
I know it isn't funny though.
__________________
Caduceus
|
April 7th, 2005, 10:57 AM
|
 |
Shrapnel Fanatic
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vacaville, CA, USA
Posts: 13,736
Thanks: 341
Thanked 479 Times in 326 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
many notes:
the air in cans actually has no coolant. its compressed. when it re-expands it gets cold. In fact, they would prefer it didnt because people have a habit of spraying directly into a hot computer which can cause more damage than a ballpeen hammer
you can actually wash a keyboard. Stick it in a shower and then blowdry it. Good as new.
Infrared mice and keyboards are bad. At least for me. There is nothing keeping them from hitting the wall when I get pissed
__________________
-- DISCLAIMER:
This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
|
April 7th, 2005, 11:31 AM
|
|
General
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: UK
Posts: 4,245
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
Quote:
you can actually wash a keyboard. Stick it in a shower and then blowdry it. Good as new.
|
Cool! I didn't know you could do that safely. The built-in keyboard on my laptop has been getting really grungy, I'll take it into the shower tonight. Ought to get the TFT screen nice and shiny too. |
April 7th, 2005, 12:05 PM
|
|
Major
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Searching for a holy grail.
Posts: 1,001
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Sad
NOoooooooooooooooooooo dogscoff! Noooo
Anyway
The reason you don't use vacum cleaners is that if you have them on too high or the wrong place you;ll get the fan to rotate too fast and/or the wrong direction which could break it. Or that's what I was told
__________________
He who disagrees with me in private, call him a fool. He who disagrees with me in public, call him an ambulance.
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
