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Our devs aren't cleaning their machines - it goes to Apple. As long as their techs can do it it matters not. Its cheaper that way anyway.

This design optimizes for the rest of the (365 * 3) - 1 days that the machine takes less space on your desk and is whisper quiet.

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Cheaper to send the whole machine to Apple for servicing? I worked at a company where most users had simple PCs with dust filters and it took 5 seconds to clean those when fans started ramping up due to accumulated dust. I can't really see how it would be cheaper to pause all work and send the machine somewhere else for cleaning.

Heatsinks and thermal pastes, no-one really cared since they should be fine for years until the machine is replaced anyway.

I've definitely cleaned my work machine by myself. I imagine my employer also appreciates it, since the alternative would be to be without a work machine for however long.

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