Is it ok to use crc to clean my laptop fans?

[borserini1970]

I was just wondering if it would be safe to use CRC (that sprayable substance that dissolved easily and is intended to be used to clean computer parts) to clean my laptop fans? (Mainly the right one) And if it is ok to do so would I have to take the bottom off of my laptop or could I keep it on? I’m not sure of the correct procedure to go through with this?

(One of my fans, the right one, is really dusty and recently started making a slight whirring noise when within the range of 3700 rpm- 1000 rpm)

Also, canned air isn’t really an option since it’s quite expensive at the stores I have been to and I can only find it in really big cans
(My laptop is an acer predator helios 300)

 

[bignastyid]

CRC is a brand that makes multiple aerosol products, many of which are very bad for electronics. You'll need to be more specific.

 

[borserini1970]

CRC is a brand that makes multiple aerosol products, many of which are very bad for electronics. You'll need to be more specific.

I currently have (in my cupboard) one intended for the use of cleaning things such as motherboards and other things similar to that. It dries incredibly fast. Not sure what else I can tell you. It's called "CRC precision CO contact cleaner precision electronic cleaning solution.

 

[bignastyid]

That's contact cleaner I wouldn't use that on my computer parts. That stuff is meant for industrial type electronics and electrical equipment not computer components.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Safest option is to use an air-blower (basically a can of compressed air) like this:

https/www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml-x/dp/B000O1HRHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549189651&sr=8-1&keywords=four+star+air+blower

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from borserini1970 : "Need some advice on my laptop."

So recently my laptop's ( Acer predator Helios 300) Right fan Started making a slight whirring noise so I took a look at it and it looks quite dusty.

The only methods of cleaning I really have for it are either CRC or a hair dryer I guess. (Canned air is quite pricey here)
I'm not really sure what's causing it so I was hoping people here might

buy some canned air... how pricey is it??? can't be that expensive lol

buy some canned air... how pricey is it??? can't be that expensive lol

Generally, it isn't but I can only ever find the really big cans of it which are $30 and up, It's mostly just me having bad luck but I can continue to try and find some

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Please don't create multiple threads for same topic.

 

[bignastyid]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from borserini1970 : "Need some advice on my laptop."

So recently my laptop's ( Acer predator Helios 300) Right fan Started making a slight whirring noise so I took a look at it and it looks quite dusty.

The only methods of cleaning I really have for it are either CRC or a hair dryer I guess. (Canned air is quite pricey here)
I'm not really sure what's causing it so I was hoping people here might

I dont think hair dryer is recommended as the static electricity will short your motherboard. As for the crc http/www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3107587/crc-clean-motherboard.html If i were you, i would just save up and get a duster

 

[bignastyid]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from borserini1970 : "Is it ok to use crc to clean my laptop fans?"

I was just wondering if it would be safe to use CRC (that sprayable substance that dissolved easily and is intended to be used to clean computer parts) to clean my laptop fans? And if it is ok to do so would I have to take the bottom off of my laptop or could I keep it on? I’m not sure of the correct procedure to go through with this?

(One of my fans, the right one, is really dusty and recently started making a slight whirring noise when within the range of 3700 rpm- 1000 rpm)

Also, canned air isn’t really an option since it’s quite expensive at the stores I have been to.

I would really advice against it.
For reasons:
pretty much almost all of them are easily flammable, this is not a good thing.
some of them are electrically conductive, not all but some are.
pretty much all of them have oil in them for lubrication purposes, this does not dissolve out of the parts.
even if neither of above wont cause problems, said oil WILL attract dust to itself like no tomorrow and good luck getting that out without toothbrush and oil solvents that just might damage other parts.

Why most recommend air:
It's oxygen and usually butane, neither of which will leave residues even if they happen to land on parts.

What you could perhaps use said CRC for is, after you've taken the fan off and found it's bearings, apply a tiny bit to that. not all over the fan, just the axle/bearing and tiny bit since it's tiny and just a drop is more than enough.

 

[jsmithepa]

When you hear unusual noise from fan, should really replace it, the bearing is worn, but hey I don't know if your fan and heatsink are one expensive unit. There ought to more than one youtube video of people who have done this, even ifixit.com