I use compressed air as well, never had a failure from it. The electricians where I work work on a lot of different electrical equipment and they're the ones that got me to use compressed air. (air in a can for me)So I've been lucky on the [literally] thousands of computers I've cleaned with compressed air?
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Any idea on whether the user will be able to open and clean the Mac Studio?
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Yes, you have been lucky, and yes, you are completely wrong and have no idea or understanding of what you are talking about.So I've been lucky on the [literally] thousands of computers I've cleaned with compressed air?
Also, do you not understand the word "anecdotal"?
Bought one of these guys last year for cleaning electronics, turns out it's great for cleaning all sorts of things around the house.
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i‘ll follow the recommencation from an actual pc component giving an OK for compressed air
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I have forty years experience of working on electronics and repairing things down to component level. I know exactly what I'm talking about.
Yes, I accept that I cannot prove to you that I have used compressed air on [literally] thousands of computers over the years but the thread is asking about opening and cleaning a Mac Studio. It seems to be the general feeling that it's not going to be practical to do that so I've given you advice (which others have agreed with), it's up to you whether you follow it or not.
If you take a computer anywhere and ask them to get the dust out of it, you can be pretty sure that one of the first things they'll do is give it a good squirt with compressed air, either out of a can or from an airline.
Perhaps you're confusing using a vacuum cleaner with compressed air.
That can't be a Kensington lock, as there isn't enough room for the lock unless it's one of those really bad designs when you lock it, one side sit on top of the lock and the computer sits side ways, that would be a worse design than the Magic Mouse charging.... so, I highly doubt it...
well this answers it, great video from Max Tech 👏
Looking at the video from Max Tech, it's not going to be easy to clean the fans and heatsink.
Which could be a problem in the future, dust is going to accumulate in the heatsink. Compare to my MBP that is relatively easy to clean the fans and heatsink.
Which could be a problem in the future, dust is going to accumulate in the heatsink. Compare to my MBP that is relatively easy to clean the fans and heatsink.
Apparently, that little hole is really a Kensington lock slot, and there’s going to be an adaptor sold for it.
Lock Adapter to Secure Mac Studio Coming Soon
Apple plans to soon sell a third-party lock adapter for the Mac Studio that locks onto the bottom of the computer to physically secure the computer...
www.macrumors.com
I agree that while dissembly isn’t impossible, it seems far too much work / risk for just cleaning. I would only do it when servicing.
Since the bottom have quite a few venting holes and the whole chassis innards is an air chamber, I reckon using a duster blasting around that ring of holes for minutes should be somewhat adequate for periodic cleaning.
Since the bottom have quite a few venting holes and the whole chassis innards is an air chamber, I reckon using a duster blasting around that ring of holes for minutes should be somewhat adequate for periodic cleaning.
I wont be taking my Studio apart until it's very old and has been displaced by something else, then I might clean it. In my experience, dust really doesn't become a problem unless there's some kind of design flaw and I'll hear about it long before it becomes a problem for me.
Ye, it's a lock, just not a Kensington lock, at least it requires an adapter, so I wonder if most Kensington lock will work and what's the mechanism.Apparently, that little hole is really a Kensington lock slot, and there’s going to be an adaptor sold for it.
Lock Adapter to Secure Mac Studio Coming Soon
Apple plans to soon sell a third-party lock adapter for the Mac Studio that locks onto the bottom of the computer to physically secure the computer...
im assuming its going to be some kind of tray that the studio sits in. with the cable attaching to the back and the tray attaching to the bottom hole. these are not really for top security anyway. if someone wants it they will get it. its mainly just meant to stop people from sweeping it off the desk into a bag and walking out.
The intake air vent holes on the bottom of the Mac Studio are extremely small. They look small enough to catch dust before it gets sucked inside the unit - somewhat like an air filter.
I bet if you vacuum the bottom of the Mac Studio every once in a while, it’ll clean off the accumulated dust - preventing it from both blocking the vents and getting inside the unit.
I bet if you vacuum the bottom of the Mac Studio every once in a while, it’ll clean off the accumulated dust - preventing it from both blocking the vents and getting inside the unit.
From what they looked like in the Apple Store, they‘re far too big to catch dust particles.
I will mount mine under the desk, so dust intake will be reduced, compared to sucking in all dust falling onto the desk in vicinity of the Studio sitting on the desk.
I’m thinking about getting a Mac mini hub, to put under the Studio so that it raises it above the desk and so hopefully doesn’t suck in quite so much of the dust that seems to settle on my desk seconds after I’ve cleaned.
I like the look of this one, although I dunno if those prongs actually do anything, but I wish there was one with a faster connection
https://elecife.com/products/usb-c-hub-with-hard-drive-enclosure-for-mac-mini-m1-2
I like the look of this one, although I dunno if those prongs actually do anything, but I wish there was one with a faster connection
https://elecife.com/products/usb-c-hub-with-hard-drive-enclosure-for-mac-mini-m1-2
I called apple and just asked them. I live in an old house that seems to require dusting constantly so I was a bit concerned. The guy told me that the fans spin up far less in these machines than others, so dust will be less of a factor. I was also told to "just buy Apple care."
Please note: I am just repeating what I have heard. I don't agree nor disagree with this message at this time in posting.
's words, not mine. lol
Please note: I am just repeating what I have heard. I don't agree nor disagree with this message at this time in posting.
's words, not mine. lolThat' s my idea as well. Just use a vacuum cleaner. Mouth against these vent holes. Every once in a while. Should do it, right?
Just curious, I got one of these USB electric dusters from Aliexpress, been using it on electronics no problems. Is mine also subject to static issues or is its airflow not strong enough to create that problem?
