Hi All, I'd use isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush. Don't use acetone, toluene, xylene or spray detergent. Starting with a corner or side, loosen the crud with a toothbrush dipped in a cup of alcohol and work towards the opposite side. Flush the dirty crud laden liquid away by keeping the clean end high and use small squirts from a squirt bottle to flush debris down and away. Do both sides at once. An air hose parts cleaner nozzle can also move away the dirty liquid. Use with a respiratory mask and a set of goggles if you use compressed air to clean it. Do it outdoors. Another option is to wash the board with an alcohol filled spray bottle. Remember, the liquid will have lead salts dissolved in it, so don't forget the mask. Shower afterwards. Remember the alcohol can burn, don't get yourself so wet you can't step back from a 'problem'. (read FIRE) Don't let the fumes build up in a small room or space, as they can burn and explode. Stay away from the chlorinated solvents, as they don't remove much in the way of corroded lead or copper salts, just rosin flux and oils. They are more toxic to your liver and will stay dissolved in your body fat for years. If the part you are cleaning is loose after the cleaning, it wasn't really hooked up anyway!
Let the board dry thoroughly for at least a day before you power it up. A good spot for drying, after the gross amounts of liquid are gone, is the warm spot over a television or computer monitor. What have you got to loose? kapnkid -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
