I use a Q tip to clean the fans. Use the same Q tip to stop the fan from
spinning while you use the canned air.
I try to angle the air nozzle so dust is blown out of the case, or to a
point where it can be collected. In some instances, this involves
rotating the case, or standing it on end to get the angle right. A brush
or very slightly damp cloth can help.
This procedure can be much more difficult with small, cramped cases.

Carol wrote:

>I tried cleaning my CPU fan the last time I was in the box, but it was next to
>impossible.  I did the best I could, but the canned air made me feel like it was
>forcing dust into the CPU from its fan.   I stopped that right away.  Wouldn't a
>brush, or just about anything, force dust into the CPU?
>Carol Hanson
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