iMac: fan needs regular cleaning
If the fan turns unusually strongly after the start and no longer leaves the level or If the fan of her iMac makes louder noises , it is time for cleaning. But even if this is not the case, cleaning the fan cannot hurt. This reduces the wear of your iMac.
- If your fan shows no striking behavior, a cleaning from outside is sufficient. Switch the iMac out of and take it from the electricity.
- Wipe the back of the iMac with a microfiber cloth . If you do not reach the dust in the grooves, cotton swabs or toothpicks will help.
- Alternatively, you can also work with compressed air spray . However, special caution is required here. Spray the air on the side into the slits and not frontally. Since the dust is whirled up in the IMAC, this method is not particularly well suited in the long run.
You should clean your iMacs fan regularly to reduce the wear of the device.
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iMac: Clean the fan from the inside
It is recommended to properly clean the fan from the iMac every one to two years. Especially under high load you can achieve a longer lifespan of the components.
- Opening an iMac is complicated and should not be carried out by laypersons. If you still want to take the risk, you will find suitable instructions on YouTube, for example.
- If you have found the fan, you can carefully vacuum it with a vacuum cleaner or remove the dust with an air pressure spray. Very important: Hold the fan or fix it beforehand so that it cannot turn.
- If you do not want to dare to clean yourself, many repair services also take over. On average, cleaning costs around 20 euros.
