Interesting thinking, Eric. The laptop(s) were stored in a desk drawer in an office heated/cooled by an airpump. They've always been in Seattle but not really subjected to dampness. The corrosion was definitely just that and not mildew. Since mildew is best destroyed with bleach I doubt (but could be wrong) that there's an effective product to combat mildew in electronics, with the exception of Micatin Antifungal Jock Itch Cream. I always apply a small dab next to the external power connector because as we all know - Jock Itch Cream is for external use only. :-) Chuck
> Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 08:36:00 -0400 > Subject: Re: 3400 Corrosion > From: "Eric L. Strobel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > on 09/04/03 12:01 AM, Chuck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Thanks for the response, Roger. > > The corrosion in the CDROM activity light area was white powder. The corrosion > > in the IR board and lens area was almost entirely rust color. The corrosion > > climbed the IR board and got into the shielded circuitry. It was so bad I had > > to toss the IR board. The lens, of course, was easily washed. I also found > > corrosion under the metal lining in the IR area of the bottom case. If the > > corrosion is spill related then I guess water was spilled over the keyboard > > and entered the two area's. It had to be water as there is no stickiness or > > discoloration such as from tea or coffee. I've cleaned up those area's with a > > baking soda solution and thoroughly dried with compressed air. I hope no > > further corrosion occurs. > > Just a general question to the list... If this 3400 was kept in very humid > conditions, couldn't some of this "corrosion" actually be mold or mildew? > If so, is there an electronics-safe antifungal? > > - Eric. > -- > > Eric Strobel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
