IT Queries: Computer problems answered

My MacBook laptop i bought earlier this year is bugged…

I’ve left it on standby accidentally, and ants have moved in. Any recommendations on how to remove them

Being in standby mode probably didn’t have much to do with them moving in, but this is an ongoing problem particularly in tropical regions.

The easiest way to get ants or other bugs like cockroaches out of your system is to use a household “roach bomb” from your local supermarket or hardware store.

Before firing the bomb, read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. One important thing to note is you should turn off all electrical equipment in the room that you are going to use.

If the ants aren’t aggressive, it’s best to pop the battery and removable drives out of the case and leave them alongside the laptop with the case and any other accessories. Once again, make sure the system is not plugged in.

Fire off the bomb and close the door to the room that you’ve chosen. Leave it for a couple of hours or however long the manufacturer recommends.

On your return, take the laptop and all the accessories outside and spray them thoroughly with a tin of compressed air, obtainable from most hardware or electronic stores, to blast any insecticide reside from the computer as this might damage the motherboard over time.

When spraying keep the compressed air nozzle at least two inches (5omm) from the system as it can freeze components which may damage them. Spray all the accessories as well to get rid of residue and dead bugs.

Put the computer back together and watch out for future infestations.

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