So I took a computer apart for the first time

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I took apart the system im currently using (upgrading to a whole new pc in a month). Well I nearly broke the mobo about 5 times until I saw the last screw hidden behind the cpu cooler. Plugging in the power switch was a nightmare the little hole was blocked on the pins and it was a maze trying to get it back on.

The cpu cooler fan was full of dust and it was so bad you would not believe it unless you saw the cooler. I took out this massive optical drive tray and left the smaller hdd one in for more air. Cleaned all the parts just had a look around them .

Its funny how bad prebuilt systems can be made and sold. I was looking through the parts thinking wtf is this crap haha. Worst hardware Ive ever seen going to be glad to get a new pc. Just as an example It has a 230 watt psu in it and it looks like shit haha.
 
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They can get pretty dirty over time, especially if the PC is used in a warehouse or on a production floor. Just Google for pictures of "worst PC dust" to see what I mean.