Are there any computer parts that I should keep a magnet away from?
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cpu, hard drives,memory
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well if the monitor is a CRT rather than an LCD (flat panel) then you are putting two big electromagnets next to each other. they may interfere with each other and in the long term there is a small chance of physical damage.\n\nIf it's an LCD screen it should be okay.
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No it won't hurt it. I delete mine every day and my computer goes faster.
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Use the internet to locate the specific semiconductor (or whatever else device) you want the fan out characteristics of.  They all vary.
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im sure it is just fine but here are a couple check lists for you, \n\nopen the side of the case up if your not sure it is the left hand side of the case when the front is facing you. \n\ncheck the cpu fan and the heatsink it's self, it is the largest heatsink (large chunk of metal fins) in the computer, \n\nif you have a little more confidence then you can take the heatsink off to make sure the thermal paste is still good but you'll need some from your local pc shop or radio shack to stick it back on. \n\nalso check the fans on the power supply if there are any. \n\nyou can use a vaccum with a brush attachment to clean the computer out. \n\njust be aware of spinning fans. make sure to disconnect any fans from the motherboard before cleaning them, as spining fans make electricity, not a good thing for a computer that is off :)\n\nbest of luck, \n\nyou can also download a program called speedfan 4.2.6 that will tell you most anything about your computer and how it is running. the temps and voltages and such.\n\nif a computer is shutting off. more often then not it is the power supply and not a componant that is overheating, a HP like yours (  a fairly modern one) will display a overheating cpu warning on the screen and then shutdown. \n\nmost other motherboards emit constant scary ass chrips and beeps when the cpu nb or such is overheating. \n\nbest of luck, if all else fails and you feel the computer is worth it, then take it to a repair shop.
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in a lot of cases the metallic case of a desktop computer acts like a magnetic shield so it leads to a weak signal because the antenna of the PCI card is hidden behind the case. one solution is using a separate antenna.\n\n2 possible solutions are these\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833176001\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833147115
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I would just leave it for a while if I were you.\nApparently the printer has some memory.\nIt won't do any harm, why remove it?
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It won't damage your PC, but you may find that some of the applications you expect to be there.. aren't :-)\nAll depends on what you have in your startup list.
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you must use insulated wire or you will effectivly just short out your power source.  most modern electro-magnets use wire that is insulated with a thin coating of a special varnish.  this allows more winding in a given space.  varnish insulated wire is available from nearly any electronics store or catalog or from any business that rewinds electric motors
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You can't. The polarity of a magnet is set. If you screw it up, sorry!
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I guess it can be magnetized. I don't think there would be any problem even if its in the form of a moebus strip, or any form at all. Anyway I am curious for other answers.
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Check to see if its full, if you want to erase all of the data on it ,, just grab a magnet and drag it across
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maybe using a magnet will help
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wear a rainjacket. it's highly doubtful you're getting radiation from your laptop tho.
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scan for viruses and spyware..check the memory and processor..deinfragment ur pc often
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Conduction?  I'm not aware of magnets having such a property.
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ok my way is an extreme but i suggest encase it in silicone let it dry then its water proof i saw a pic of a cooling system for a mother board it was encased in silicone and put in a fish tank \n\nBUT BE WARNED ENCASING IT IN SILICONE WILL ADD TO THE HEAT PROBLEM ON SOME BOARDS