Yep. Spiders and PCs are not friends.
But to look on the bright side, Tawm, you're not alone.
***WARNING: the following is not something that should be viewed or read while drunk***
Here are some other PCs that clapped out due to the invasion of the critters (all links courtesy of The Register, a British online tech mag):
Is this the world's dirtiest PC? (6 Nov 2009)
Dirty, dirty PCs: The X-rated picture guide (13 Nov 2009)
Dirty PCs: How much filth can you take? (8 Nov 2010)
Bring out your dead! Reg readers reveal filthy, filthy PCs... (1 Feb 2013)
Computers shouldn't smoke: cigarettes aren't healthy for anyone (23 March 2016)
*shudder* The horror, the horror!
Seriously, though, some
compressed air should be a good start to get those computer up and running again (presuming that they can still run, that is).
That stuff does wonders for all the crumbs, threads, little hairs and whatnot that falls into the cracks in keyboards.
I'll never forget one of the first hardware fixes I did. First permanent job I had (rather than contracts or temping). Boss called me into her office one morning because the keys on her keyboard kept sticking. (I couldn't turn the keyboard upside down and shake it - another solution - because this was a laptop, and she wouldn't let me touch her laptop). So I took a close look and said: "A can of compressed air should do the trick."
She gave me a very, very dubious look but also five bucks to go to the local computer shop and get a can.
I got one, pulled out the nozzle, sprayed the keyboard and hey presto - crumbs and hairs from probably
years flew out on her nice, clean desk.
I got a dust brush and mop and cleaned it all up, then asked her to try. Worked like a charm!
She "You're a miracle worker! I could kiss you!"
I said "You're welcome" and retreated back to my desk as quickly and decently as I could...
