No... this was not a computer that was on the Titanic...

[WashingtonBay]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs215.snc1/8228_1108757161881_1315389241_266589_398263_n.jpg


This is my 1999 Dell computer. Never taken the front off of it in all that time. Very rarely opened the case at all. Still has all it's original parts!

We opened it up because it was starting to make a bad buzzing sound. Figured out it needed cleaned ;) and a new power supply.

This is a heck of a computer. It's old, but it's still kicking! And it's not just been lightly used, it's been on, pretty much 24/7/365 for a decade. . All we've added to it is an additional storage drive a few years ago, and a little bit of ram. I'm a huge fan of this old guy. :~) Hubby thinks I should get a new one soon.

I was half afraid when we cleaned it out and destroyed the ecosystem that was evolving within it, we would kill it. :~)

[lisakaye]

Ouch... better use a vaccuum on that one!!

[PoniesRock101]

:hysterical: We have an old IBM that is like that! ;p it needs to be cleaned one of these days. :innocent:

[cheval]

LOL - maybe a little more dusting? :hysterical:

[WashingtonBay]

Hubby says vacuuming them is a big no no! Something about static.

We took it outside and cleaned it with an air can though.

Hubby had cleaned the rest of the case somewhat frequently, but we didn't realize that front panel came off... or that it was a place that much dust would accumulate! Wow!

[WashingtonBoy]

Hubby says vacuuming them is a big no no! Something about static.

That is correct, you can damage the internal electronics that way.

Users can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around their computer on the outside case and on their keyboards. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job.

http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm

[lisakaye]

Maybe that's why my last computer fried the day I did it... I didn't know..

[Gypsy Rose]

Holy cow! And I thought the HP was bad when I got it used last year! It's amazing that is even running!

You must have a computer that really likes you to put up with that ball of dust bunnies!

[Remali]

Oh wow I never knew about not vacuuming them! A friend of mine told me it was OK and he vacuumed my computer out for me...... glad I know not to do that now!

[peace_baby]

LOL! That's one heck of a computer, WB. :D

[Rabid_Raccoon]

Wow, that's an old computer to still be running so well!

How does all that dust get in there?! That's crazy.

[Vibe]

Jeeze WB!

Think its about time to dust the compy huh. :p

[KittySawrus]

Wow! Kim and Aggie would so not be impressed :p

[offgridgirl]

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I was half afraid when we cleaned it out and destroyed the ecosystem that was evolving within it, we would kill it. :~)[/QUOTE]
EEEEWWWWW!!!:eek::eek: that has taken on a life system.... Maybe hubby is right....get a new one!!:cool:

[mare]

Wow, that's an old computer to still be running so well!


Well it's not because it was kept clean! :hysterical:

[peace_baby]

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[Ranger44]

Looks like the air conditioner filter used to when I forgot to clean it. I love the Titanic reference. It does look like some of those underwater reclamation pics. LOL