It is important to keep your work station clean, it is also crucial to have your computer tidy. Take a quick look at the harmful effects dust can have on your laptop or PC. Having computer problems, make the SMaRT choice and contact SMaRT Technology at 312-489-8178 or Toll Free: 877-902-7148

4. DUST IS #1 CAUSE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE DAMAGE
Most computers are designed to use a combination of vents and cooling fans to keep the
internal components operating a safe temperature.
Dust that is drawn into computer vents can begin to clog. When the vents clog the fans
have to work harder to maintain a safe temperature.
Additionally, dust that settles on the inside of your computer has unwanted insulating
properties and can blocking proper airflow. Like any mechanical part, the harder those
internal cooling fans work the faster they will break.
If the fans are unable to maintain a safe temperature, other parts of your computer
like the memory, processor or power supply can overheat and stop working correctly

5. SMOKE KILLS YOUR COMPUTER TOO
Believe it or not, cigarette smoke can be bad for your computer.
Smoke of all kinds contains particulate matter that be drawn in your computer just like
dust.
The sticky tar in smoke that damages your lungs can also build up on the internal parts of
your computer, putting your computer at risk for overheating or even short circuits of the
delicate electrical components.
Naturally this doesn’t just apply to cigarette smoke. If your computer is next to a wood
stove, an ashtray or a fireplace you may want to consider relocating it to another
location.

6. PET HAIR AND SPILLED LIQUIDS CAN HARM YOUR COMPUTER
Pet hair, spilled liquid and even those mounting stacks of paper on your desk can cause
problems.
Pet hair can clog a computer’s ventilation system just like dust can.
A drink spill can cause a short circuit of the electrical components of your computer.
Even stacks of paper blocking the vents on your computer can be dangerous if they block
airflow for a long enough period of time.

7. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR COMPUTER ?
If your computer has vents that look clogged and dirty, or you hear the fans run all the
time, it may be time to have the internal components cleaned.
Once it’s clean, keep it that way by placing the computer in a dust, liquid and smoke-free
location where there is adequate airflow through the vents.
If the floor under your desk looks dusty, chances are your computer will get dusty under
there too, so consider elevating it or moving it up to your desk.

8. NEED HELP CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER?
When your work requires a computer to operate in a dirty environment, consider
scheduling regular cleanings to extend the life of the internal components.
Call 312-489-8178 or Toll Free: 877-902-7148