Electronic dust bunnies

[Martin Doherty <martin.doherty@undisclosed.com>]

I just bought a //e off eBay, pretty nice condition but the motherboard 
and insides are dusty. Before I screw things up royally, can you please 
give me some advice on the PROPER way to clean it up? Also, any tips for 
for cleaning and generally improving the appearance of the plastic case?

If anyone remembers the UK series The Young Ones (and your presence here 
 in this newsgroup does suggest a taste for bizarre creations of the 
'80s), there was an episode where they got a VCR.  I am reminded of this 
wonderful dialog...

Rick (angrily): Vivian, WHY did you fill our video with dishwashing 
detergent?
Vivian: I was just following the instructions! See here, it says "Make 
sure the video is clean and free of dust"
Rick: Yes but it doesn't say "Make sure it is full of dishwashing liquid"
Vivian (smugly): Well it also doesn't say "Make sure the video is NOT 
full of dishwashing liquid"!

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