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.
>>>
>> 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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> Ron Johnson, Jr.
> Jefferson LA USA
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> by the kni-ife."
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I agree with Ron (as I most always do). As an old time tron tech,