Re: Electronic dust bunnies

["M. Pender" <mpender@hotmail.com>]

On 3/12/04 2:18 PM, in article 20040312141852.06694.00001117@mb-m05.aol.com,
"Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote:

> Martin Doherty wrote:
> 
> If you are experienced at disassembling and reassembling
> electronic equipment, then the best procedure is to take the
> computer out of the case and off the metal baseplate and
> brush/blow it clean.  The other parts can be cleaned, too,
> using your favorite cleaning solutions (I prefer Windex for
> most things).  Take care not to get fluids into the keyswitches.

When using one of the cans of compressed air, be sure to keep it far enough
away from the chips that you're not blowing liquid onto the chips.  Also, I
don't know about Windex, but I strongly recommend *against* using isopropyl
alcohol.  It has a water content which doesn't evaporate very quickly.  I
suggest using something that evaporates *rapidly*, such as nail polish
remover (acetate?).

- Mike