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On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:26:51 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> I've never thought that using compressed air was a good idea. Unless you
> can take the fan out of the machine it just blows it elsewhere. And they
> are expensive. I use a clean paintbrush and a vacuum cleaner with an
> extension.
I use compressed air and a vacuum cleaner - hold the hose near where
you're spraying the air, and the dust that's kicked loose gets sucked
into the vacuum.
Jim
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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 6/5/2017 4:39 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:26:51 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> I've never thought that using compressed air was a good idea. Unless you
>> can take the fan out of the machine it just blows it elsewhere. And they
>> are expensive. I use a clean paintbrush and a vacuum cleaner with an
>> extension.
>
> I use compressed air
You must be rich. ;)
When I've used compressed air it was from a supply line at about 2 Bar.
Great for drying PCBs after washing them.
> and a vacuum cleaner - hold the hose near where
> you're spraying the air, and the dust that's kicked loose gets sucked
> into the vacuum.
>
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:37:38 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/5/2017 4:39 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:26:51 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> I've never thought that using compressed air was a good idea. Unless
>>> you can take the fan out of the machine it just blows it elsewhere.
>>> And they are expensive. I use a clean paintbrush and a vacuum cleaner
>>> with an extension.
>>
>> I use compressed air
>
> You must be rich. ;)
> When I've used compressed air it was from a supply line at about 2 Bar.
> Great for drying PCBs after washing them.
CostCo, pack of 12 cans for about $40 (just over $3/can). And I don't
clean my systems often. ;) I think I've had the current pack (which was
a 6-pack when I got it) for probably 4 years now.
But I also have a powered blower for cleaning computer equipment - it's
kinda noisy, but gets the job done.
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
> On 6/5/2017 2:17 PM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
>> The hardest part would be a software guy like me
>> fiddling with screwdrivers. I will most likely end up buying from an
>> off-island supplier who posted a video on how to do the replacement, for
>> considerably more than $12. I'd consider it a gratuity for the video.
>
> You might consider buying the fan from Amazon and using the video for
> instructions.
That wouldn't be nice. Besides, it's too late; I ordered one as soon as
they opened for business Monday morning. (I would have ordered earlier
on-line, but I had questions. Good thing too, because they had just
gotten an order from Guam, and were still in the process of informing
their computer system that the USA has territories.) I told them the
video is the reason that I'm paying more for their fan.
But even with shipping, they saved me money on the Genuine Dell power cord.
> If the Amazon fan is a genuine replacement. That would be
> best.
The supplier said that with counterfeit parts floating around, I could
never be sure. But of course she would say that.
> If you are not confident doing it yourself. It might be an idea to
> ask one of the computer repair shops to do it for the cost of the labour
> if you supply the parts.
I'd do that if they didn't have a 3 week waiting list.
>> I'm looking to buy a replacement power cord for them as well. My
>> battery won't charge, which is serious, because my backwards third world
>> country has power outages almost every day. I've exhausted almost all
>> local options; the last chance is paying OfficeMax through the nose for
>> a Genuine Dell power cord, and the remote supplier has 'em cheaper. (But
>> then there is shipping.)
>
> Are you sure it is not the battery? Every one of my laptop batteries has
> died the death because I keep my laptop plugged in. They don't like it.
The battery's fine. It only stopped charging when the computer
complained that it could not recognize the power supply and *told* me it
may refuse to charge the battery.
I've heard that newer computers know when to back off charging the
battery. After 4 years, mine shows no sign of discharging abnormally.
(The battery in my last laptop crapped out after 5 years, and I could
see the deterioration over the last couple of years.)
Web searches all point to the power cord being the culprit for my symptoms.
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On 6/5/2017 8:42 PM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
> On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
>> You might consider buying the fan from Amazon and using the video for
>> instructions.
>
> That wouldn't be nice.
Gosh! An American with a sense of honour. You are a dying breed. ;)
(Sorry, could not resist. :) )
> Besides, it's too late; I ordered one as soon as
> they opened for business Monday morning. (I would have ordered earlier
> on-line, but I had questions. Good thing too, because they had just
> gotten an order from Guam, and were still in the process of informing
> their computer system that the USA has territories.)
I suppose you must be used to that sort of thing.
> I told them the
> video is the reason that I'm paying more for their fan.
>
Good feedback.
> But even with shipping, they saved me money on the Genuine Dell power cord.
>
>> If the Amazon fan is a genuine replacement. That would be
>> best.
>
> The supplier said that with counterfeit parts floating around, I could
> never be sure. But of course she would say that.
>
Naturally, but it is true.
>> If you are not confident doing it yourself. It might be an idea to
>> ask one of the computer repair shops to do it for the cost of the labour
>> if you supply the parts.
>
> I'd do that if they didn't have a 3 week waiting list.
>
Did not think of that. :(
>>> I'm looking to buy a replacement power cord for them as well. My
>>> battery won't charge, which is serious, because my backwards third world
>>> country has power outages almost every day. I've exhausted almost all
>>> local options; the last chance is paying OfficeMax through the nose for
>>> a Genuine Dell power cord, and the remote supplier has 'em cheaper. (But
>>> then there is shipping.)
>>
>> Are you sure it is not the battery? Every one of my laptop batteries has
>> died the death because I keep my laptop plugged in. They don't like it.
>
> The battery's fine. It only stopped charging when the computer
> complained that it could not recognize the power supply and *told* me it
> may refuse to charge the battery.
>
Grrr! That really annoys me. Sometimes it seems more cost effective to
buy a new printer than to buy a genuine replacement ink cartridge. But
being the toerag I am. I will go out of my way to cheat them and save
the planet. That behaviour is immoral imo.
> I've heard that newer computers know when to back off charging the
> battery. After 4 years, mine shows no sign of discharging abnormally.
> (The battery in my last laptop crapped out after 5 years, and I could
> see the deterioration over the last couple of years.)
>
Good, I am pleased to hear that. :D
> Web searches all point to the power cord being the culprit for my symptoms.
>
A plug, two wires and a connector, would you believe it? Worse than Apple.
But I am glad you have been sorted out.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 6/5/2017 5:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> CostCo, pack of 12 cans for about $40 (just over $3/can).
You would be hard pushed to get a half pint of beer in a London pub for
$3. :)
> And I don't
> clean my systems often.;)
Shame on you. :)
But then if you leave them long enough. They reach a point where they
don't get any worse. ;)
> I think I've had the current pack (which was
> a 6-pack when I got it) for probably 4 years now.
>
> But I also have a powered blower for cleaning computer equipment - it's
> kinda noisy, but gets the job done.
That must be good for your allergies. ;)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:38:25 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/5/2017 5:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> CostCo, pack of 12 cans for about $40 (just over $3/can).
>
> You would be hard pushed to get a half pint of beer in a London pub for
> $3. :)
Well, these days, probably not quite as hard-pushed as a year ago, given
the exchange rate. ;)
>> And I don't clean my systems often.;)
>
> Shame on you. :)
> But then if you leave them long enough. They reach a point where they
> don't get any worse. ;)
True. I'm allergic to dust mites, though, which is why I tend to avoid
doing it. Also, now that we don't have cats, it's just dust and not hair
+ dust.
>> I think I've had the current pack (which was a 6-pack when I got it)
>> for probably 4 years now.
>>
>> But I also have a powered blower for cleaning computer equipment - it's
>> kinda noisy, but gets the job done.
>
> That must be good for your allergies. ;)
Indeed, that's why I also use a vacuum. I have a little kit of
attachments for cleaning electronics as well, though a good vacuum
generally has enough suction that the dust isn't too much of a problem.
It's more about "downtime" - which for personal systems is silly. I just
don't like shutting things down. :)
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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The parts came in yesterday.
The computer does not recognize the Genuine Dell power cord. I need to
figure out what's going on here. This third world rock I live on had 5
(not a typo) power outages this morning, and my battery is down to 38%.
On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
> The next bit of advice will have people screaming. I always use a 1/8"
> terminal screwdriver instead of a Phillips or crosshead screwdriver.
> Because if Dell use propriety screws you will strip/round the head if
> you don't have the right type. (Speaking from long experience on this.)
One of the screw heads was already stripped, and another screw is in so
tight I'm afraid I'd strip it if I try to loosen it. And most of the
advice on the Web for dislodging stuck Phillips head screws looks like
it would destroy my computer.
> it goes against the grain but it works for me. And buy the cheapest not
> the fancy type. They should be about a dollar or 10 bucks for ten.
> Something like this:
>
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neill-Tools-Terminal-Screwdriver-100mm-Slotted-P18-4-/152480558413
>
>
> A small shifting spanner (adjustable wrench) on the end acts as a torque
> bar to start them off. (It often makes a cracking sound as if the
> plastic has broken.)
> BTW keep the screwdriver vertical so it does not slip. [Important]
What exactly is a terminal screwdriver? I see them for sale on the Web,
but I can't find a definition.
I find myself late at night poring over renders from years past. I miss
POV-Ray!
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On 6/8/2017 1:06 AM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
> The parts came in yesterday.
>
> The computer does not recognize the Genuine Dell power cord. I need to
> figure out what's going on here. This third world rock I live on had 5
> (not a typo) power outages this morning, and my battery is down to 38%.
>
My best advice now would be to contact Dell.
Good luck with that from what I've heard about them. (Mostly from Andrew
when he was his companies IT rep.)
I believe you about the outages. :(
As for "third world rocks". I tried to access this site:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiT0qSjsq3UAhXiAsAKHdaVDvMQFghJMAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wihatools.com%2Finsulated-tools%2Fscrewdrivers%2Fterminal-block&usg=AFQjCNGsHec43_6uI7IVZDvta5zq4XMJWA&sig2=0wn5oN6InKirjBccKRgdKQ
And got this message:
We have redirected you
Based on the IP address that visited www.wihatools.com
We only ship to the Continental United States and Hawaii
Would this apply to you?
Just had a thought. Could your line voltage be low. (A shot in the dark.)
Could you plug it into another outlet in a different building?
> On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
>> The next bit of advice will have people screaming. I always use a 1/8"
>> terminal screwdriver instead of a Phillips or crosshead screwdriver.
>> Because if Dell use propriety screws you will strip/round the head if
>> you don't have the right type. (Speaking from long experience on this.)
>
> One of the screw heads was already stripped, and another screw is in so
> tight I'm afraid I'd strip it if I try to loosen it. And most of the
> advice on the Web for dislodging stuck Phillips head screws looks like
> it would destroy my computer.
>
A lot of companies secure their screws with something like loctite.
Supposedly to stop them vibrating loose. But since they are self tappers
it must be for anti tamper reasons. You need to break the bond. So apply
a strong downward pressure as you rotate the screwdriver. Making sure
that the screwdriver does not deviate from the vertical. It loosens with
a loud crack.
But see what Dell says first.
>
> What exactly is a terminal screwdriver? I see them for sale on the Web,
> but I can't find a definition.
>
Nor can I, it must be obvious. I guess that it is a screwdriver for
working on industrial terminal blocks. That is when I first came across
the term.
> I find myself late at night poring over renders from years past. I miss
> POV-Ray!
>
I think we all sympathise. It is a major addiction.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall seeing
any posts from him here recently.
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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