You have bugs in your computer. What should I do?
You have bugs in your computer. What should I do?
I use cotton pads soaked in rubbing alcohol for cleaning electronics. The conductivity depends on the alcohol concentration. As long as everything is fully dry before powering it back up, it should work safely. Cleaning just the outer casings is completely safe.
You can continue with everything except the cleaning stage. Place the PC inside a box, dust it thoroughly, and cover cables; this will block ants from reaching it. For a quicker fix, use a mixture of baby powder and IPA 70% or stronger, but apply it right away since it dries fast.
You can still place it on your desk, but make sure it's stable and secure.