Leaking DEC VR201 monochrome monitor?

[william degnan]

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> > > If it does come from inside, just about the only thing it can be is
> > > electrolyte from one of the capacitors. I'd remove the case [1] and
> > > have a look.
> > > Possibly
> > > wearing gloves...
> > >
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> Nasty! I have a couple of working VR201s that I want to check for
> impending problems, this has prompted me to plan to do that sooner rather
> than later.
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> Regards
>
> Rob
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>


The skin under my index finger is still a little sore.  ouch.