Dusting inside case

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Hello all :)

is it safe for me to dust inside my case with a brush on all my components? I know it can cause static but if I wear rubber gloves will it be ok?
I have done this before and it was fine but thought I would ask people's opinion's this time as it was a while ago I did it and this time around I can't afford to replace parts if I fry them :(

Also the fan on my psu has stopped working so should I replace the psu as I was told its unsafe to open a psu?

Thank you :)
 
Or an Airline if you have one installed in your garage. I luckily do :) just make sure if using compressed air dont over spool the fans and if its really dusty wear some kinda protection as it causes respiratory problems if you inhale a lot of dust!
 
Rubber gloves will insulate you from the PC, if the brush causes static then the gloves make it worse. Invest in dust filters :)
The PSU isn't particularly dangerous when not plugged in, but it might not be easy to replace the fan. Depending on the space you have in the case, you may be able to attach a new fan to the outside of the PSU.
Pictures? :D
 
Thanks for all the replies, help and suggestions :)

I will clean it out in the next day or two and post some pictures for you weird dave :D

I will invest in a new psu because its only an antec earth watts 400w one that came with the antec sonata case :(
 
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Do my voltages look ok?

voltages.png

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/matrix3412
 
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