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6/30/12 at 11:26pm
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When I was working on my PC a small piece of earwax fell onto one of the boards pci slots. I can't get it out. Will it fry the slot or something?
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6/30/12 at 11:27pm
Clean your ears.
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6/30/12 at 11:27pm
Have you tried using compressed air to blow it out?
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Shouldn't...but please, please go clean your ears
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post #5 of 8
6/30/12 at 11:31pm
Earwax fell out of your ear on it's own... That's kind of gross, perhaps invest in some q-tips? I would definitely recommend you get it out of there some how before firing up.
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post #6 of 8
6/30/12 at 11:32pm
~90% Isopropyl alcohol should break down the ear wax, just let it dry for few hours before you power it up again.
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post #7 of 8
6/30/12 at 11:32pm
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Have you tried using compressed air to blow it out?

Nope, unfortunately I don't have any of that right now.
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7/8/12 at 7:24pm
You don't actually stick q-tips in your ears do you?. rolleyessmileyanim.gif
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