Computer Cleaning Case Study

Testing, Removal & Pictures

• Dry electronic equipment if it is wet. Plug in and run a diagnostic test.
• Separate all components of the computer:  casing, keyboard, hard drive, battery, and screen if possible. Make sure the screen does not get wet.
• Take photos of the computer in it’s damaged condition and throughout this process.

Cleaning

• Use air nozzle to blow out all dust and soot so it does not clump inside the computer.
• Use a pre soak spray and brush to agitate all areas of the computer including the circuit boards.
• Pressure wash entire computer, then rinse off while using deionized water.
• Use air nozzle again to blow out any air bubbles.
• Perform external wipe down of the battery and hard drive.

Drying

• Place all computer parts and hard drive into drying chamber with odor counteractant to dry and remove smoke odor.
• Battery does not go in drying chamber.
• Once dried, turn on once again and run another diagnostic check to make sure equipment is operational.

Facts on Electronics Cleaning

• All electronics are washed using deionized water.
• Cleaning sprays used are green.
• Using the drying chamber opens the pores of the plastic to allow the odor counteractant to eliminate the smoke odor.
• Electronics can be cleaned for 1/3 to 1/5 or better than the replacement cost.

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