How Do You Add Filters To Computer Cooling Fans?
Over time, computer intake fans can draw a great deal of dust into a computer case, especially in an environment where there are pets or smokers. If you have ever opened a computer that was several years old, you may have been horrified to discover the amount of dust covering and trapping heat over the internal components. Install filters over the intake fans of your computer to help prevent dust, tar and other contaminants from getting inside. Turn the computer off and disconnect all of the cables that are connected to it. Remove the front panel from the computer case. Depending on the manufacturer, this may be done by removing a screw from each corner of the front panel or by pulling plastic release tabs on the top and bottom. The computer intake fan should be exposed after the front panel of the case is removed. Remove the intake fan from the case. Some intake fans are anchored with plastic tabs that are released by squeezing the sides of the fan. Others are attached with long metal