What kind of cloth for cleaning components pcb?

[dfk]

There is a layer of dust on my motherboard/graphics card PCB that doesnt come off with blowing air.

Can I use this cloth that is used for cleaning camera lenses? it does have a static feel to it and texture.

http://catalogue.3m.eu/pcimages/7242/fullsize.jpg

What does a micro fibre lint-free cloth actually looks like?? Is it like this eyeglasses cleaning cloth?

 

[jldevoy]

Ive used a straw to clean hard to reach areas of motherboards, since i dont have canned air...probably not a good idea if you're someone who spits a lot when talking though.

 

[TheTemest]

The pic associated with the link you posted looks like exactly what you want. Check and see if it's 85% Polyester and 15% Polyamide (or similar). It is exactly what I use and recommend it highly. The mobo is one thing, the PCB another. Use care. If you get any kind of snagging, stop and use something like a camel hair paintbrush.

 

[dfk]

I have an small brush that is used for watercolor painting, but no way of identifying its materials haha. Was planning to try isopropyl alcohol on the brush to get the coat of dust off the old board.

 

[madmatt30]

Semi stiff horse hair brush (do not use a nylon brush & certainly dont use a microfibre cloth)

 

[dfk]

erm, no... but please provide high resolution picture with good light, i want to see what concerns you...

not sure how to identify what kind of brush it is..

 

[dfk]

lol, i wanted the mobo picture - and the brush seems to be the best tool, if your are careful 😉
the cloth - use for case, fans and heatsinks 😉

sorry lol. it's an old but working 755 motherboard.

 

[madmatt30]

Pull couple of bristles off the brush.
Light them with a CIG lighter /match.

If they melt they're nylon- don't use on a mb - they carry & create static

If they plain burn they're natural fibre or hair & you're good to go.

 

[dfk]

Pull couple of bristles off the brush.
Light them with a CIG lighter /match.

If they melt they're nylon- don't use on a mb - they carry & create static

If they plain burn they're natural fibre or hair & you're good to go.

thanks for the tip, never crossed my mind 😀

 

[Red2Six]

Pull couple of bristles off the brush.
Light them with a CIG lighter /match.

If they melt they're nylon- don't use on a mb - they carry & create static

If they plain burn they're natural fibre or hair & you're good to go.

Very nice with the cig lighter on the mat....Not many would never think of that

 

[jay_rogers]

You can use old toothbrush, a dry paint brush, or the brush from a vacuum cleaner.