[PDP8-Lovers] Re: how to clean a PDP8/A, dishwasher?

From: Johnny Billquist <bqt_at_update.uu.se>
Date: Sun Dec 16 02:51:33 2001

On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Mark Crispin wrote:

>
> 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.

I'll have to agree.

> 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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