As an update after day 1 of working the bottom of the board (since there's nothing in the way there and it would be easier) with a white vinegar / vegetable glycerin 50/50 solution, it was sticky afterwards. I'm continuing to work it more today, but didn't expect it to get sticky.
Curtis On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 1:02 PM AvantGuard Systems < [email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Ron, > > I saw one post saying you can soak boards in a vinegar solution. Not sure > I want to do that, but is that possible? > > Curtis > > On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM Ron Lauzon <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Vinegar. You will find many videos about cleaning up leaking batteries >> on YouTube. >> >> This is a common problem with vintage computers. >> >> >> -- >> Weblog: http://ronsapartment.blogspot.com/ >> >> TRS-80 Pocket Computer 2 - TRS-80 Pocket Computer 4 - TRS-80 Model >> 100/102 - Tandy 1100FD - Tandy 1400LT - Commodore 64 - TRS-80 Model 4P - >> Kaypro IV - Commodore PET >> RC2014 (Mini, Zed and Pro) - Altair-Duino with TI Silent 700 - VT320 >> terminal/Raspberry Pi 0 >> Some people like to work on old cars. But old computers are cheaper and >> don't require a big garage. >> >> >> >> Feb 9, 2021, 15:26 by [email protected]: >> >> Just joined the list as I just acquired a used TRS80 Model 100. Of course >> it's not working, so I just wanted to first ask for some advice. I have >> been reading info at Club100. >> Basically, I feel I need to buy some stuff at Club100. First and foremost >> a new battery, which is highly recommended. Also expansion RAM (since none >> has been installed), probably the power supply (although maybe premature). >> But probably better cost wise to get everything right away (shipping >> costs!). >> Anyhow, opening it up though I see that this thing obviously had >> batteries left in it and there is dry acid (whatever that is) about that >> general area on the board. My concern is that that might be enough damage >> that there's no way to recover it. Or maybe cleaning that area up might be >> fine. What is recommended for cleaning up battery acid, btw. >> Thanks for any suggestions! >> >> Curtis >> >> >>
