To prevent computer failures, it is important to keep the system fans clean for better air circulation and increased reliability. Dust and heat are the main causes of preventable computer failures. Fans help to keep the computer cool and should be periodically cleaned with compressed air. It is also recommended to set the computer on a static pad to prevent static from collecting at the bottom of the system and inhibiting cooling.
How to Clean Computer Fans There are many factors that can lead to system failures and issues. The combination of dust and heat is the number one cause of preventable computer failures.
By being proactive and making sure your system fans are clean, Your system will have better air circulation, And you will get increased reliability. Your system inside generates a lot of heat.
The cooler the system is, the better it is going to perform. So you want to keep it clean. Inside the computer there are electronic parts as well as some moving parts, like the internal components of the hard drive, that build up static. Static captures dust in the environment of the room.
For this reason, it is not recommended to set the computer on a carpeted surface. Your fans help to keep the computer cool. Fans can be located on different components like video cards or the processor.
Fans can direct air into or out of the computer. Proper air circulation inside the computer is essential to cool the system and keep it clean.
As a Best Practice, periodically open your computer and clean all fans with compressed air. No not use a vacuum cleaner! The suction of a vacuum cleaner can damage internal components.
Regardless of system type, as a Best Practice, set your system on a static pad. One can purchase a static pad almost anywhere. A static pad keeps static from your system.
Using a static pad will not repel dust and debris in the air, but it will not allow that dust to collect at the bottom of your system. There will be fewer particulates to inhibit the cooling of your system.
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Thank you for watching. appears on the screen or the Dell splash screen is displayed. The ePSA diagnostics page should then appear. If it doesn't, then this method will not be effective in getting your system operating again.
In this case, please refer to our video on BIOS Recovery. Once the ePSA page appears, your system will undergo a series of initial tests and colored bars will flash vertically, then horizontally, followed by a prompt to confirm if you have seen the bars. Your system may also beep to indicate a response is required.
Click "Yes", then immediately press the "Escape" key and then click on "Exit". Select "OK" for the prompt asking you if you really want to exit and reboot. If your system didn't recover, run Forced ePSA once again but this time do not press the "Escape" key to interrupt the tests after confirming the colored bars.
Allowing the test to continue will identify any failing components and if there is one, make a detailed note of the tests failed. Upon completion, contact Dell Tech Support for further assistance.
If your system did recover, the next thing to do is to immediately update your BIOS in order to reduce the probability of this issue re-occurring. To do this, go to www.dell.com/support and enter your Service Tag. Select "Drivers & downloads" and click on the tab Find it myself, and expand category.
Check the box for BIOS to reveal the BIOS update necessary for that system. Download this file to your desktop. After the download is complete, double-click on the file to begin the BIOS update process. Once the process is started, do not press any keys, reboot, or shut down your computer.
When finished, a flash update will appear stating that the process is completed and to press any key to reboot, and your system should start up again as normal.
Once the BIOS upgrade is successful, don't forget to reinstall the system battery. If you have any questions or need additional help, please contact our social media support through Facebook or Twitter and a Dell Tech Expert will be happy to assist you.
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