> > I got a free SE/30 and MacBag carry case. >> >> Problem #1 is that both are stinky. Maybe cigarette smoke? I can't turn on >> the SE for any length of time before being overwhelmed. Any ideas? > >You could put it in the dishwasher too. Some time ago (check the >archives) there was a discussion about dish-washing compact Macs >with outstanding results.
This actually works! If you have an SE/30 you got for FREE, you can do this without guilt! I have washed lots of circuit boards OUT of their machines (ie motherboards etc), and given that the stainless steel kitchen sink I wash them in is grounded via the plumbing, I've been lucky re CMOS static issues. It gets rid of the build-up of grime, smoke, flux residue, and general grot that builds up in these things. Many techs claim faster performance (which I can't corroborate), and I can testify to the reliability of a washed board; it really does seem to help. I used to do the same thing with my LPs (remember those anyone?), but NOT in a dishwasher unless you want em to look like deep-fried wontons. Windex, or a very weak detergent solution will be fine. The SE/30 is also a great candidate for opening up and cleaning thouroughly, ideally with compressed air (washing the CRT can ground the tube and actually cause picture stability problems, so there is a some risk involved in wet-washing the entire unit). Be sure to blast out the floppy drive if nothing else, preferably from the front, and don't be shy about it. The compact cases seem to be designed to ventilate the unit via the floppy slot, and I've found some monster-sized dust bunnies jammed in these floppy drives. You can expect unreliable reads on these. In case you haven't heard, do NOT touch the picture tube or any wires on it; even the 9" B+W tube is charged with around 10 000 V after the unit has been on, and it retains voltage for a long time afterwards. I personally prefer not to ground them out (in spite of the satisfying spark!) because it can cause picture instability, requiring you to readjust the tube. If you're just going in and out quickly, don't bother discharging it. Good call, Matt! -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
