13 Jan
2004
13 Jan
'04
3:34 p.m.
Tom Ponsford wrote:
Sifting through ye ol' computer shed, I brought down two alpha 255's I
intended to combine and make one working machine.
I was not too surprised to find that the local field mice had got
inside the case through an open pci-slot cover and had made a nest.
I cleaned out the seeds and wadding and mouse doody, but I need to
probably clean to motherboard from mouse urine.
Any suggestions??
I know urine can have a possible corrosive effect so I want to make
sure I can clean the MB thoroughly, before attempting to put it back
together.
Cheers,
Tom
I put boards in the dishwasher, all the time. I don't normally use
detergent, but if I do, I use just a *tiny* amount of liquid. Too much
and your dishwasher will foam at the mouth. I also don't use any dry
cycles. I blot the board dry when it's done, usually smacking it
against a towel to help knock any water out from under chips, or in
connectors, then I let it air dry.
--jc