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Posted on Aug 12, 2008

Overheating issues Fan needs cleaning

Im not sure what precaution i need to take and how to disassemble and clean my laptop fan. Can you please help me. Please and Thank you.

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A can of compressed air will work fine. Make sure you hold it up right. Holding it upside down will cause moisture to spray out.

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