On Mar 14, 2009, at 8:08 PM, MacGuy wrote:
> > Got a mac pro that's spent it's entire existence on the floor, in a > cramped space with a chain-smoker for the past year and a half. The > thing is so clogged with yellow goo and dirt that the power supply > literally caught fire once about 4 months ago. Fortunately for him, > Apple came through with another power supply! I couldn't believe it. > Anyway, my question is.... How do I remove such nasty? The whole > system would undoubtedly need to be carefully disassembled, which I'm > not afraid of doing. But the GOO? how to get rid of it safely? without > harming the various parts. I think an automotive parts washer is out > of the question here:-) ps. and no, it's not mine! > > Jeff Engle > Kamiah, Idaho 83536 How about a bath in Methanol ? [Meth, an alcohol ---- find a propane gas supplier, they have the Methanol, in large quantities for drying propane tanks during use.] get a couple of gallons, use a 'wash tub' OUTSIDE with paint brush for 'scrubbing' 'Rubber Gloves would not be a bad idea.] Chuck D. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
