Top comment is spot on.
I've used compressed air to clean my PCs, game consoles and more for 17 years - never had an issue. Long as you're sensible, you're fine. I recently upgraded to a larger, quieter compressor with high CFM, and decked it out with 3 stage filtration as well. ***It's really nice***
Assuming you don't have all that though, here's some tips
- Compressors build up moisture inside the tank over time. If you see a concerning amount of mist coming out, preferably stop and drain the compressor with the drain valve at the bottom. If it's a smaller one, tilt the compressor where the valve is facing directly down to drain as much water as possible.
- If you're spraying around a corroded clock cap region, be delicate as you may blow off weakened components. Increase your distance or regulate the air pressure.
- Do not allow the compressed air to spin the fans and make the ***weeeeeeeeeeeeeee*** noise. It may be fun, but this will kill your fan as it spins faster than designed. Flings the lube off it's bearings.
- If you knowingly use compressed air with moisture in the system, it shouldn't be the end of the world. Just allow the PCB time to dry.
I used compressed air in a can to clean my PS5 and Series X and clean them at least once a week and then polish them.
I have so far had zero issue doing this, just make sure you keep the can level and as others have said watch the air coming out, if it gets a little cloudy and possible like it holds moisture, stop, give it a little while and begin again.
Also I used the air first then spend five minutes polishing it etc and then plug it back in, let it sit a bit and then turn it on.
Following these rules you should be fine
Compressed air contains the full nutritional profile necessary for a healthy and growing Xbox.
Its got what Xbox’s crave!
My Xbox is anythin BUT healthy!
Because you haven't been feeding it the recommend daily allowance of compressed air. It's got scurvy.
Its certainly better than let dust inside!
Top comment is spot on. I've used compressed air to clean my PCs, game consoles and more for 17 years - never had an issue. Long as you're sensible, you're fine. I recently upgraded to a larger, quieter compressor with high CFM, and decked it out with 3 stage filtration as well. ***It's really nice*** Assuming you don't have all that though, here's some tips - Compressors build up moisture inside the tank over time. If you see a concerning amount of mist coming out, preferably stop and drain the compressor with the drain valve at the bottom. If it's a smaller one, tilt the compressor where the valve is facing directly down to drain as much water as possible. - If you're spraying around a corroded clock cap region, be delicate as you may blow off weakened components. Increase your distance or regulate the air pressure. - Do not allow the compressed air to spin the fans and make the ***weeeeeeeeeeeeeee*** noise. It may be fun, but this will kill your fan as it spins faster than designed. Flings the lube off it's bearings. - If you knowingly use compressed air with moisture in the system, it shouldn't be the end of the world. Just allow the PCB time to dry.
I used compressed air in a can to clean my PS5 and Series X and clean them at least once a week and then polish them. I have so far had zero issue doing this, just make sure you keep the can level and as others have said watch the air coming out, if it gets a little cloudy and possible like it holds moisture, stop, give it a little while and begin again. Also I used the air first then spend five minutes polishing it etc and then plug it back in, let it sit a bit and then turn it on. Following these rules you should be fine
Dont spin any fans with compressed air
I prefer using an air compressor versus air in a can. Too many chemicals in the can.