I think that I'm going to take a chance a do this to my classic II, can anyone else recommend this solution to the checkerboard display problem? I have to admit that I'm nervous about doing this?
On 4 May 2010, at 06:16, netBEUI wrote: > I washed my Classic II logic board last night. My machine started > doing the checkerboard thing and after no luck with the usual stuff > (install new PRAM battery, reseat chips, clean RAM contacts) I decided > to try washing the board after reading a bunch of stuff about it > online. > > It was the weirdest thing to put that board under water but I can tell > you first hand that it worked for me. I actually tried using a > toothbrush first, specifically focusing on the areas around the leaky > capacitors. I could see the goo and I thought I got rid of it all but > the machine still booted with the checkerboard problem so I decided to > try washing it. I simply filled my sink with warm water and 1 drop of > dishwasher soap. I probably only had it under water for 1 minute, > although it felt like 3 hours. I removed the PRAM battery, RAM and > another 4 chips then put it under the soapy water and swished it > around. Using my finger I rubbed the entire board especially the areas > around the capacitors. Then I took it out, shook off as much water as > possible, towel dried it and left it on it's side over a paper towel. > I think they say to let it dry for a week but I couldn't stand waiting > so I decided to take my chances 24 hours later. Like I said, it's > working perfectly now and I'm a happy camper but I can't guarantee it > will work for everyone. I was actually surprised it would work. I > don't understand how all those electronics survive after being > submersed under water. > > Anyway I don't expect this to last forever because those capacitors > will eventually leak again, it's just a matter of time. My long term > solution is to replace the capacitors but I'm going to enjoy it for a > while before I tackle that. :) > > > On May 3, 8:39 pm, Papa Bear <[email protected]> wrote: >> I need to clean up some logic boards and I have read you can wash them >> in the dishwasher. Then hang them up to dry. Question is= should I >> use dishwasher detergent or what?? Wash more than one board at a >> time?? Can I use the drying cycle?? Papa Bear George D. Acton >> Hemet, CA 92543 > > -- > ----- > You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To leave this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs > > Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
