Maintaining/cleaning an ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VM

[JCDenton544]

Hi, I've ordered an ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM (with the GTX1060), and I was curious of how often I should clean the fans/vents and what steps/precautions I should take when doing so in the future.

This is my first 'gaming' laptop so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

 

[ffg7]

how often do you clean your current computer?

 

[JCDenton544]

how often do you clean your current computer?

Never. But the Dell Inspiron 15 laptop I'm currently using has served me well for the past 4 years without any issue.

I was just under the impression that gaming laptops would need more diligent maintenance due to how hot they can get if dust builds up in the fans/vents over time.

 

[ffg7]

how dusty is the place you live in?

 

[JCDenton544]

how dusty is the place you live in?

Fairly dusty. It's not terrible, but it's not great either.

 

[ffg7]

try it every 2 months to see how dusty it gets then adjust that time period depending on the amount of dust found.

 

[JCDenton544]

try it every 2 months to see how dusty it gets then adjust that time period depending on the amount of dust found.

Ok. Should I air-dust the vents, the fans, or both? I have never done this before and I just want to make sure I don't destroy the laptop when I try to clean them.

 

[ffg7]

both but carefully with the fans. did you get the standard 1yr or the extended 2yr+ warranty?

 

[JCDenton544]

Standard 1 year.

Will I void the warranty if I remove the base to clean them?

And should I stick with the air-duster, or would a vacuum be too hazardous to the laptop?

 

[ffg7]

yes on the warranty so don't. can use a can of air or use an air compressor which I use on customers' laptops & desktops.

 

[JCDenton544]

So basically, I should wait at least a year before I actually start cleaning the laptop from the inside.

But, I should spray the vents with an air compressor every two months or so to prevent excessive dust build up until that point, right?

 

[ffg7]

yes on both but you can use canned air instead of air compressor.

 

[JCDenton544]

Are there advantages/disadvantages to using one over the other?

 

[ffg7]

can air cost money over time but you can regulate the psi output on an air compressor. is up to you which to use.

 

[JCDenton544]

Awesome. Much appreciated.

 

[ffg7]

no problem.