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    Can I use a hair dryer instead of compressed air?
    Denneisk
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    No. A hair dryer could heat up the parts and cause damage, as well as possibly not having enough force to effectively push debris out of the way.
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    Can I use alcohol for cleaning?
    džonas
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    Yes, you can use isopropyl alcohol, especially for the thermal paste on the CPU, your keyboard, and the screen.
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    Can I use a vacuum cleaner to clean my PC?
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    That could be a problem. If you're not very careful, it could damage components or cables.
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    What about expansion slots (RAM, PCIe) that have been exposed to the elements for years? Isn't blowing or brushing loose dust off the motherboard likely to contaminate them further?
    džonas
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    Using a clean brush will not contaminate the slots. However, using a dirty brush could introduce contaminants.
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