If you've noticed that your computer has been freezing up, shutting down unexpectedly, or very warm to the touch, it may be clogged with dirt, dust and grime.Many computers I come across to clean malware, optimize performance, reinstall the operating system,etc. are dirty. Some more than others. This doesn't only apply to desktop computers either - it could be a game console (like one I recently cleaned out because of exactly this reason), a laptop, and other devices like audio mixers.
Electronic devices such as these emit EMR, or electromagnetic radiation, that attracts dust like flies on dog shit. It clogs the case fans and main processor fans, coats the main board and other components and sometimes evens causes a funny smell from your computer.
If you feel up to it and it's not too dirty, power off your computer, open the case and keep in contact with it to stay grounded (so you don't statically shock it to death). Take a vacuum cleaner with a brush-head detailing attachment (very small) and gently wipe/vacuum away the dust. Be careful around the main board components so you don't break a connection. You may need to take some of the fans off to clean them out adequately.If you aren't the hands-on type or don't trust yourself to do this, or if your computer is as dirty as this one, email me for some help!
As you can see from some of these photos, computers can get quite dirty and just need some TLC.
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