posted on November 26, 2000 07:33:40 AM
Don't take the cover off of your monitor. Just dust the outside of it. Be very careful when doing the inside of your tower as well. Keep the can of compressed air upright or the "air" comes out moist which is bad.
Make sure and do the fans well, both the processor fan and the one of the video card (if there is one).
posted on November 26, 2000 08:49:27 AM
Thank you, Meya.
I'm glad I asked about the monitor. My husband was prepared to take it apart.
This from a man who doesn't even know how to turn a computer on.
He is going to use his power airgun (?) on low to blow out the dust. I'll make sure there is no chance of moisture.
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By the way, I still have not found out why I can't get into eBay, other than the announcement board and chat boards. Thank goodness I had no auctions running.
The initial problem started when they introduced Smart Search. I've never been able to use that feature, but could search on sellers, bidders and closed auctions. I was able to view auctions and use the Site Map, etc. Now, I can't do anything other than stated above.
I haven't read of another soul that is having problems bringing up eBay.
I've been researching different tech sites, including MS, for iexplore error messages like mine (Kernel32.Dll).
One of MS' suggestions was un-enabling Java JIT. Unfortunately, it wasn't that simple.
Possibly a script problem? Is that the same as Active?
posted on November 26, 2000 09:01:54 AM
Uh, what exactly is a Power Airgun? If the force is too strong, you'll damage sensitive electronics on the various boards and cards installed on your system.
posted on November 26, 2000 09:45:53 AM
Hi macandjan,
My non-shedding dog very rarely comes into this room, but the cat...
I keep the monitor covered when not in use (after cool down) and chase the cat off the desk, but I know just his presence in this room can have the fur flying.
I clean everything once/week, but have been lax in keeping the "innards" clean.
Actually, more ignorant than lax, for I didn't know the damage internal dust can do to a computer.
) is NOT an airgun (duh), but a compressor. He was able to regulate the output.