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PC cleaning methods and procedures

Tadashi Shigeoka ·  Tue, June 16, 2020

I’ll introduce PC cleaning methods and cleaning procedures.

PC清掃手順・クリーニング方法

Background: Want to clean PCs

I’ve compiled cleaning methods and procedures for cleaning used PCs.

📚 PC cleaning, cleaning, maintenance, physical maintenance

Preparation for PC cleaning

Product links are given as examples. Similar products should work fine.

Screen cleaning

  1. LCD screen cleaner Elecom Wet Tissues LCD Cleaner 110 sheets Anti-static effect Non-alcohol type gentle on LCD screens Bottle type Made in Japan WC-DP110N4 (エレコム ウェットティッシュ 液晶用 クリーナー 110枚入り 帯電防止効果 液晶画面にやさしいノンアルコールタイプ ボトルタイプ 日本製 WC-DP110N4)
  1. Finishing cleaning set Elecom Cleaning Liquid Smartphone/Tablet Cleaner Ultra-fast drying Clean and disinfect LCD screens [Safe Made in Japan] P-CKST60 (エレコム クリーニングリキッド スマートフォン・タブレット用 クリーナー 超速乾 液晶画面を綺麗に除菌 【安心の日本製】 P-CKST60)

Sanwa Supply Ultra-fine fiber cleaning cloth Large size (30×40cm) LCD screen/smartphone/glasses/CD・DVD/lens DK-KC5 (サンワサプライ 超極細繊維クリーニングクロス 大判タイプ(30×40cm) 液晶画面/スマホ/メガネ/CD・DVD/レンズ DK-KC5)

⚠️ Cleaners containing alcohol are prohibited as they will peel off coatings.

Sticker cleaning

  1. 3M Adhesive Remover Cleaner20 Soft Type 100ml Cleaner20 MINI (3M シールはがし クリーナー20 ソフトタイプ 100ml Cleaner20 MINI)
  1. [2-piece set] Nivea Cream Tube 50g (【２個セット】ニベア クリーム チューブ 50g)
  1. SK11 Carbon Scraper 65mm (SK11 カーボンスクレーパー 65mm)

Brushes

Cleaning brush Anti-static Scale model/Camera/PC/Smartphone dust cleaning brush Anti-static ESD protection Anti-static discharge brush (4-piece set) (クリーニングブラシ 静電気防止 スケールモデル/カメラ/パソコン/スマートフォン 埃 掃除 ブラシ 静電気除去 ESD対策 抗静的 除電ブラシ (4点セット）)

Blower

[Amazon Limited Brand] Kenko Cleaning Equipment Power Blower Double Nozzle Set Long/Short Nozzle Interchangeable Silicon Black KPB2-DN BK ([Amazon限定ブランド] Kenko クリーニング用品 パワーブロワー ダブルノズルセット ロング/ショートノズル交換式 シリコン製 ブラック KPB2-DN BK)

Cleaning procedures

Step 1: If stickers are attached

1. Spray adhesive remover cleaner on the sticker and wait about 30 seconds 2. Remove the sticker with a scraper (repeat from step 1 as needed) 3. Apply hand cream to the sticky surface and wipe with tissue, etc. (repeat until clean)

Step 2: Remove dust, etc. using blower and brush

1. Hinge parts 2. Keyboard 3. Air intake/exhaust ports 4. Interface parts

Step 3: Clean in the following order with LCD cleaner

1. Display 2. Keyboard 3. Entire device

Step 4: Finish LCD screen with finishing cleaning set

1. Be careful - if you don't clean first with the disposable cleaner from [Step 3], the cloth will get dirty quickly 2. Wipe in one direction

Consideration items: Rules for company-issued PCs

Below is my thinking policy.

Asset/equipment management labels

I want to make it clear that it’s company-issued equipment, but it’s better not to include the company name.

If using labels like P-touch, I’ll limit it to asset management numbers and not include logos that identify the company. This is to avoid reputation risk in case of loss or theft.

Stickers and decals are prohibited

  • Stickers are prohibited
  • If stickers have been applied, IT staff will handle it (remove them if necessary)

That’s all from the Gemba, where I want to clean used PCs thoroughly.

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