air duster spray can liquid

[lessthanuthought]

Some leaked on my on my motherboard. Should I wait any period of time before powering on again?


Edit: Well, hopefully this is not why I cant boot now. I just installed a new video card and saw the fan was dusty so sprayed it out with an air duster. And a drop leaked. Now when I turn on the computer it boots up for one second then restarts, and again same thing until I unplug.

Edit 2: false alarm. I feel dumb, it was just a loose cable it looks like. (The blue one with a bunch on pins, not sure what it is actually)

Edit 3: One more question, if anyone is still reading this dumb post. If I install a 7970, but I already had a 7950 installed, I shouldnt have to do anything with the drivers right?

 

[crashtech]

The chemical in canned "air" has a very low boiling point and should evaporate in a very short time, sometimes leaving behind some frozen condensation which may take a bit longer to melt and evaporate. It's usually not enough to cause a big problem, but you should make sure the board is dry before powering it up.

 

[lessthanuthought]

The chemical in canned "air" has a very low boiling point and should evaporate in a very short time, sometimes leaving behind some frozen condensation which may take a bit longer to melt and evaporate. It's usually not enough to cause a big problem, but you should make sure the board is dry before powering it up.

Yeah I looked right away and couldnt find anything on the board.

 

[corkyg]

Lesson learned - read the instructions for use. NEVER tilt the can or operate in anything but a vertical position. That will keep propellant liquid from coming out. This is a quote from my canned air label:

"NEVER shake or tilt can before or during usage. Use in upright position only."

 

[sze5003]

You should not need to do anything to the drivers if you had the latest on your 7950, which is 13.4 right now. Once your pc recognizes it, you should be good. You could uninstall and reinstall the drivers if that makes you feel better.

 

[lessthanuthought]

Lesson learned - read the instructions for use. NEVER tilt the can or operate in anything but a vertical position. That will keep propellant liquid from coming out. This is a quote from my canned air label:

"NEVER shake or tilt can before or during usage. Use in upright position only."

I buy my air dusters direct from china, so I cant read the instructions on the can.

 

[mfenn]

I buy my air dusters direct from china, so I cant read the instructions on the can.

Learn Chinese? :awe:

 

[corkyg]

I buy my air dusters direct from china, so I cant read the instructions on the can.

OK - now you know.

 

[lessthanuthought]

Learn Chinese? :awe:

Ah, that is a good idea. Alas, I was always much better at math and have no talent for language.

 

[p5200]

I have been using one of the small air pumps that we got for the grandkid's inflatable swimming pool which plugs into 110-120v socket to blow dust out of my pcs it has way more power than canned air and works fantastic.

 

[aigomorla]

the duster can is compressed CO2..
Its not reactive.. its not explosive... its not conductive even...

it should EVAP the moment it hit something... u shouldnt have to worry if you even sprayed your PC with it.... provided u were in a well ventilated area...

That is not your problem why your PC isnt starting...

 

[corkyg]

I have been using one of the small air pumps that we got for the grandkid's inflatable swimming pool which plugs into 110-120v socket to blow dust out of my pcs it has way more power than canned air and works fantastic.

Good idea! And, if you don't have that, there are electric dusters available such as these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...G&A=details&Q=

No need to learn CHinese either.

 

[Leyawiin]

The Metro ED500 Datavac is one of the best investments I've made for my PCs and electronics. Its so much better than can air, which has that foul "bitterant" added to keep fools from huffing it. Much stronger air stream and pays for itself over time.

 

[crashtech]

The gas inside the cans is typically a liquified fluorocarbon similar to the refrigerants used in A/C systems, not CO2.

 

[aigomorla]

The gas inside the cans is typically a liquified fluorocarbon similar to the refrigerants used in A/C systems, not CO2.

I think it depends on the maker of the compressed air can... but ive seen them in both...

The Metro ED500 Datavac is one of the best investments I've made for my PCs and electronics. Its so much better than can air, which has that foul "bitterant" added to keep fools from huffing it. Much stronger air stream and pays for itself over time.

+1

This is what we use..

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Edit 3: One more question, if anyone is still reading this dumb post. If I install a 7970, but I already had a 7950 installed, I shouldnt have to do anything with the drivers right?

I'd still probably do an unistall of 7950 before plugging in the 7970

 

[Throckmorton]

the duster can is compressed CO2..
Its not reactive.. its not explosive... its not conductive even...

it should EVAP the moment it hit something... u shouldnt have to worry if you even sprayed your PC with it.... provided u were in a well ventilated area...

That is not your problem why your PC isnt starting...

It's not CO2! Those duster cans use fluorocarbons which are toxic. IMO they should be banned, or at the very least not labelled as "compressed air".

 

[Dahak]

if using any power blowers like the The Metro ED500 Datavac mentioned make sure you don't spin the fan too fast or could possibly kill the bearings/fan

I usually have a plastic spudger to hold the fans in a stopped possition

 

[gorcorps]

It's not CO2! Those duster cans use fluorocarbons which are toxic. IMO they should be banned, or at the very least not labelled as "compressed air".

Well CO2 isn't compressed air either...