15 Dec
2001
15 Dec
'01
6:51 p.m.
On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Mark Crispin wrote:
On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Gunther Schadow wrote:
I'll have to agree.
But first I need to give this thing a good
cleaning.
Why?
A friend
has assured me that there's nothing better than the dishwasher,
with the exception of big capacitors and, what about magnetic
core memory?
I am appalled that anyone would seriously consider putting any electronic
equipment, much less antiques, in a dishwasher. It may be alright to (gently!) vaccuum away dust and
deteriorated foam
rubber, although a feather duster may be more appropriate. I would not
risk anything else, and certainly not insert anything (including water or
alcohol) under the plexiglass shield protecting the core.
Vacuum cleaning (gently!) is about the only thing I'd recommend.
A damp cloth with perhaps a bit of soap to the
exterior surfaces of the
case is probably all you really need, but be sure not to let any liquid
seep into the inerior.
Exterior cleaning can be considered harmless, but have very little to do
with functionality as well. Clean to your hearts content, as long as you
stay on the outside.
Johnny
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