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Clean the aux part-cooling fan

Dust-coated part-cooling fan blades kill airflow and ruin overhangs. A quick brush restores crisp bridge and overhang cooling.

5 minutes Difficulty 1/3
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You'll need

  • Soft brush
  • Compressed air (optional)
  1. Power off completely

    Spinning fan blades + brush = bent blades. Always off.

  2. Brush the blades from the front

    Hold each blade still with one finger while brushing — spinning them backwards by hand stresses the bearing.

  3. Blow out the grille (optional)

    Short bursts of compressed air. Long bursts spin the fan way too fast and damage it.