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post #1 of 11
4/30/12 at 12:53am
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I've got a Corsair 700D that I bought used/for cheap.
It was a pretty good deal but the problem is the former owner NEVER cleaned his case.
To be honest, its condition was pretty bad when I got it.
I've managed to clean most of it with a compressed air spray and humidified towel.

However, it still doesn't feel "new" because there are still areas harder to reach. Even the air spray can do so much about the dust sticking onto a surface.
So, I was thinking of throwing the entire case under my shower for a good thorough cleaning and let it dry entirely for one day or two.

Of course, I'd remove all components (case is already empty) such as the USB panel, front LED/cables etc

Anyone ever done this before ? What do you think ? Any tips ?
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post #2 of 11
4/30/12 at 12:56am
spray some degreaser, let it sit for a bit...hose it down smile.gif
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post #3 of 11
4/30/12 at 1:01am
if it will fit stick it in the dishwasher
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post #4 of 11
5/1/12 at 2:31am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by darkphantom View Post

spray some degreaser, let it sit for a bit...hose it down smile.gif

Fortunately, degreaser won't be required.
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Originally Posted by DAI_JAZZER View Post

if it will fit stick it in the dishwasher

Dishwasher ? what is that ? poke.gif

PS: I know what a dishwasher is, just that not everyone can afford such a luxury tongue.gif
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5/1/12 at 2:38am
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ive done it it works great if you have a detachable shower head. i usually wash my case every time i dismantle it for cleaning and then i blow it out with compressed air. i also do this in between paint coats and sanding if im painting a case.
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5/1/12 at 4:57am
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I was thinking of showering mine too before painting it. I already removed everything. But how long do you think it will take to dry completely?
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5/1/12 at 4:59am
give it a day to be 100%.... if you can put it outside on a nice day. ive done this with alot of computers ive worked on
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5/1/12 at 5:03am
Quote:
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Dishwasher ? what is that ? poke.gif

This is my dish washer;

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5/1/12 at 5:22am
^^ well played tongue.gif

this thread reminds me that I need to get my 650D cleaned thouroughly.
Edited by WC_EEND - 5/1/12 at 5:32am
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5/1/12 at 12:44pm
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on a sunny nice day 2-3 hours tops on a crap day your better off taking a leaf blower too it.
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