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SK0-003 · Question #506

Which of the following should a technician use to remove dust from the inside of a server case?

The correct answer is A. Compressed air. To safely and effectively remove dust from the internal components of a server case, compressed air is the recommended tool.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

Which of the following should a technician use to remove dust from the inside of a server case?

Options

  • ACompressed air
  • BVacuum
  • CSoap and water
  • DDisinfecting wipes

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    91% (31)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)

Why each option

To safely and effectively remove dust from the internal components of a server case, compressed air is the recommended tool.

ACompressed airCorrect

Compressed air is the standard and safest tool for removing dust from the inside of a server case because it can dislodge dust from intricate components and heat sinks without physical contact, preventing damage. It allows dust to be blown out of the system.

BVacuum

A vacuum cleaner, particularly household types, can generate static electricity that can damage sensitive electronic components when used inside a computer case.

CSoap and water

Using soap and water inside a server case would introduce moisture, leading to short circuits and permanent damage to electronic components.

DDisinfecting wipes

Disinfecting wipes are wet and contain chemicals that can damage sensitive electronic components and leave residue, making them unsuitable for internal cleaning of a server.

Concept tested: Server maintenance tools and best practices

Source: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01675765

Topics

#Server maintenance#Dust removal#Hardware cleaning

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