Re: [OT] how to clean grime off old computer MB?

["Damon L. Chesser" <damon@damtek.com>]

Ron Johnson wrote:
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> On 03/08/08 20:15, Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
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> > On Sat, Mar 08, 2008 at 09:02:20PM -0500, owens@peak.org wrote:
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> > > As an "old timer" I would suggest you try what we used to clean the
> > > contacts of connectors-an eraser.
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> > But its all over the whole motherboard.  I'm wondering if its tobacco
> > residue.
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> I'd try rubbing alcohol.  Maybe a computer shop or medical supply
> house will sell it in 95% or 99% concentration.
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> That is, if it doesn't delaminate the mobo!
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol#Other_applications
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I agree with Ron (as I most always do).  As an old time tron tech, 
alcohol was what we used to clean everything with.  And what you don't 
get off will simply evaporate.  Pretty good all purpose solvent that 
will not take off runs, dissolve the MB, etc.  Just find an "acid 
brush"  to paint and scrub with and all the gunk should also come up.

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Damon L. Chesser
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