While I doubt that modern [or even antique] computers could take much
water ... I have on occasion run a complete communications receiver
[usually military types] through the dishwasher cycle. After a couple of
days bakeout at 150 degrees they are as good as new [and a lot
cleaner!].
This technique is reserved for the worst of the worst .. ie: caked
on grease that no amount of hand wiping would ever remove. AND ..these
were tube type / vintage sets .. very rugged indeed.
Craig
Sellam Ismail wrote:
>
> On Tue, 3 Apr 2001, Chad Fernandez wrote:
>
> > What kind carwash do you recommend.... the kind with brushes, or
> > no-touch? Will the brushes leave scratches in the finish? :-)
> >
> > Kidding.... Actually I just took the plastic case from my 3400 up the
> > do-it-yourself car wash. I used the engine/tire cleaner on it, and then
> > Comet Cleanser. It turned out nicely..... it is drying now. Usually I
> > do this kind of thing in the bathtub, but since the Microvax case is
> > quite a bit larger than a PC, I decided to do it outside. Since I live
> > in an apartment..... that meant the carwash. The high pressure hose was
> > nice :-)
>
> This is one of the funniest things I have ever heard of :)
>
> Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Received on Tue Apr 03 2001 - 20:37:01 BST