Nic smell when running unit

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  1. Zer0ink

    Zer0ink Regular member

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    I bought this computer on Craigslist.

    With my hardware and it's hardware I built a Kick ask computer.

    Here's the problem: Previous owner with family all smoked. When the computer is running it stinks like hell. No doubt it's a nic unit.

    Here's the question which I will post on multiple sites on the Internet: How does one rid the machine of the odor?

    I am working with an idea right now however i dont want to influence any ideas.

    I will be returning and posting a conclusion on what had worked.
     
  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    i'd strip the tower down to wipe the case & drives down. clean & wipe the cpu fan & any other fans. open up the psu to clean the inside of it & to wipe down the fan(s)
     
  3. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

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    @Zero: and yes, you are. :) Maybe you should have bought the computer from the no smoking section. ROFLMAO!

    Although I haven't smoked in over 3 months now, I would bet you are one of those folks who bitch about people smoking outside, in your space. :)

    To get rid of the smoke odor, fire that mother up, and squirt water on the CPU.
     
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  4. ddp

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    sizzle, sizzle, cough, cough!!!
     

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