Cleaning a Cooler Master CM-690 II case

derv · 9 Jan 2012 at 18:40

Does anyone have experience of cleaning this case? The front fan has sucked in a ton of dust into the filter and I'm having great difficulty cleaning it. I've removed the front panel of the case but can't figure out how to remove the filter (looking at it I don't think it is designed to come out).

I've used my Dyson on both sides which removed some of the dust but it still looks really dirty. I don't have the LEDs turned on so it's really noticable.

[TW]Sponge · 10 Jan 2012 at 12:32

I had the same problem mate with the front dust filter. Turns out you cannot remove all of the dust as it stains it somehow. The worst filters in the history of filters!

You could maybe try soaking it in some fairy liquid for a while or something, I cannot say this will work as I have never tried it. But soaking it may be the answer.

panyan · 10 Jan 2012 at 12:35

i just use the brush attachment on the dyson and rub both sides of the front panel and that usually sorts it out for a month or two

derv · 10 Jan 2012 at 19:03

panyan said:
i just use the brush attachment on the dyson and rub both sides of the front panel and that usually sorts it out for a month or two

That's exactly what I did. I have four clean circles on the front panel but the surround is still dirty.

I might give it a try with some fairy liquid, just hope it doesn't start rusting the case.

[TW]Sponge · 11 Jan 2012 at 15:34

derv said:
That's exactly what I did. I have four clean circles on the front panel but the surround is still dirty.

I might give it a try with some fairy liquid, just hope it doesn't start rusting the case.

Shouldn't do mate as it's plastic iirc. Don't blame me if it does though!