Re: Electronic dust bunnies

[Exegete <millers@noneofyourbusiness.com>]

Use a makeup brush to loosen the dust on the chips and motherboard, then 
use a can of "compressed air" from Radio Shack/Walmart/etc. (This stuff 
won't generate static charges) to blow the dust off and out of the case.

Another option is to disassemble the system - it has the advantage of 
allowing you to clean the dust under the motherboard, and helps in 
getting rid of the stuff in the case. Also, to clean grim off the case, 
wash in water (a bath tub works nicely) with a dish cloth and mild 
detergent.

If the inside is as dirty as you say, then you will need to remove all 
the key caps, and clean the keyboard. Be prepared to find dust, hair and 
food crumbs. Several pounds worth shouldn't surprise you.  ;-)

Roy

Martin Doherty wrote:
> 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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