14 Dec
2001
14 Dec
'01
4:25 p.m.
On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Gunther Schadow wrote:
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.
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.
-- Mark --
http://staff.washington.edu/mrc
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