Can a datavac eletrical duster break a computer

[Aaron_Somi]

I was looking to clean out my computer with a eletical duster, but I have heard they can have a static discharge onto the components that can break them. Is this true?
This is the duster: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414250198&sr=8-1&keywords=datavac+electric+duster

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Should be fine - I've used a vacuum cleaner before. Main thing to avoid is putting the intake next to a fan, as you may overspeed it.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

The one on the Amazon page is not "ESD Safe" so it does give off an elecrostatic discharge which is indeed harmful to ESD-sensitive components it comes into contact with.

The manufacturer has released an "ESD Safe" version if you look further down the page (Customers Q & A section) but Amazon apparently doesn't sell it yet. That's the one you should buy.

Personally I always use a compressed air can, never had any issues with them if you buy the right ones (look at buyer reviews before buying). Some of them are not worth the cost, but a pack of 4 of these are the best:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Duster-Compressed-Flammable-400ml/dp/B000O1HRHE/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_4_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0V69XGW9JQ84KZZEYEK5

 

[sora]

Should be fine - I've used a vacuum cleaner before. Main thing to avoid is putting the intake next to a fan, as you may overspeed it.

Well as long as you use the smaller attachment thing it should be fine.