Advice on cleaning PC - can I remove front panel?

[jacmer]

Hi folks, hopefully this post is in the right place on the forums - it’s my first time posting here! Also I am far from knowledgable on PCs so sorry if I don’t explain this clearly or with the correct terminology.

A few years ago I purchased my first PC from PC Specialist and have usually been cleaning out the case every so often using a can of compressed air and some cotton buds. I’ve noticed that dust builds up a lot on the vented section on the front of the case, and often even if I do my best cleaning the fans on the inside of the vent with cotton buds, there will still be a significant amount of dust shooting through the vented section every time I spray my compressed air through. Is this normal? And if not is there a way for me to detach the front panel of my pc to give it a more extensive clean?

Again I apologise if I’m using the wrong or confusing terminology - please do let me know if I am! I am about to give it a clean and have attached a picture of the interior and exterior of the front of my pc, if more are needed then I can upload some! Thanks for your time and help.

 

[AgentCooper]

Is that the Fractal Focus G? If so, grab the front panel at the bottom and pull outwards, that should unclip it from it’s housing.

It’s a bit of an investment but I’d thoroughly recommend picking up one of these. Much more cost effective than cans of compressed air in the long run and a lot more powerful.

So treat yourself to the blower, use a little bit of electricians tape to stop the fans spinning freely, take the whole tower outside (make sure it’s not a rainy day) and go to town on it. You should be able to get it looking pristine again.

 

[jacmer]

Is that the Fractal Focus G? If so, grab the front panel at the bottom and pull outwards, that should unclip it from it’s housing.

It’s a bit of an investment but I’d thoroughly recommend picking up one of these. Much more cost effective than cans of compressed air in the long run and a lot more powerful.

So treat yourself to the blower, use a little bit of electricians tape to stop the fans spinning freely, take the whole tower outside (make sure it’s not a rainy day) and go to town on it. You should be able to get it looking pristine again.

It is the Fractal Focus G! I managed to get the front off and give it a good clean - I’m going to grab that blower too once I get paid for sure as well, so thanks for your help!




P.S. The owls are not what they seem.

 

[AgentCooper]

P.S. The owls are not what they seem.

 

[sck451]

You will definitely want to clean that radiator on the back panel as well. That amount of dust build up could significantly affect cooling performance.