bikerdude on 5/3/2010 at 21:30
Quote Posted by Aerothorn
t it uses these strange rubber plugs that are extremely difficult to insert or remove -
2. It is an Auzentech Forte, so it's not really swappable for anything in the PCI world.
1. they are anti vibration mounting plugs, I have them on my heatsink. The easiest way is to use a small screw driver and pry them out (in the direction of the arrow show in the pic below) while holding the top of the heatsink. If need by i will make a little video of me doing it.
2. Ah the auzen-tech card is very nice.... i might have to get me one of these then..
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http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/2504/088y.jpgAerothorn on 5/3/2010 at 21:46
Sounds good - I actually have a tiny little screwdriver that should be perfect for the job.
Is there any particular trick to getting them back in once removed? Just jam 'em in there?
bikerdude on 5/3/2010 at 22:24
Quote Posted by Aerothorn
Is there any particular trick to getting them back in once removed? Just jam 'em in there?
Just dab a small amount of WD40 or silicon grease on them as this will make them slide in easier. But take care to try not to bend any of the fins, its not the end of the world if you do though.
oh and well your all done , pics please so we can give you marks out of 10 for layout and presentation...
:-D
Aerothorn on 5/3/2010 at 23:35
Will do, but that may be a little while - the fan-switch should be easy but dust-cleaning will have to wait till I can buy some compressed air (no small vacuums around, sadly - I KNEW I should have bought that USB vacuum when I had the chance!) and wiring...well, I just suck at wiring, and that will require me basically unplugging/replugging everything and then either being very clever or using electric tape to nail it down.
bikerdude on 6/3/2010 at 11:27
Quote Posted by Aerothorn
(no small vacuums around, sadly - I KNEW I should have bought that USB vacuum when I had the chance!)
Dont bother with those USB vacuum cleaners they suck, or rather they have bugger all suck. a normal vacuum is the way to go.
Al_B on 6/3/2010 at 11:37
I would be very cautious about using a standard electric vacuum cleaner as they can generate static that can damage your computer. Compressed air would be my choice.
bikerdude on 6/3/2010 at 17:12
Quote Posted by Al_B
I would be very cautious about using a standard electric vacuum cleaner as they can generate static that can damage your computer. Compressed air would be my choice.
As long as you are touching the case and the vacuum hose and the mains lead is plugged in the psu(with the pc off though of course), there is a valid earth path so there wont be a static build up etc.
Al_B on 6/3/2010 at 17:52
Plastic is not a good conductor so it will not naturally discharge through to yourself even if you're holding the nozzle. As dust is sucked in it can generate a electrostatic charge that will happily discharge itself through your components to the power supply Earth. ESD vacuum cleaners exist which contain special impregnated hoses to provide a safe discharge route preventing charge build up.
If you're ultra careful and keep the nozzle a safe distance away (but remember static can 'jump') you may get away with it. I personally don't think it's worth the risk.
bikerdude on 9/3/2010 at 20:34
How goes the cleanup etc..?
Aerothorn on 14/3/2010 at 03:04
Not at all, as Spring Break came with lots of Bonus Work. Stage one should get done Sunday or Monday, though (basically, when I finish this god damned paper) - will let you know.
