Daling with Mouse damage? (Not the computer kind)

From: ben franchuk <bfranchuk_at_jetnet.ab.ca>
Date: Wed Nov 24 15:13:13 2004

Dave Dunfield wrote:
> Just took in a Superbrain-QD which was "stored" uncovered in a garage for
> the past 10 (or more) years ...
>
> It's got serious mouse damage - underneath and all around the monitor was
> stuffed with insulation, wood chips and bits - obviously a large nest.
>
> More seriously, both the main PCB and the power supply PCB are *COVERED*
> in mouse droppings, and *SOAKED* in mouse urine (mostly dried up now, but
> the damage has been done). Lots of corrosion and such, but it looks
> repairable....
>
> But both boards are covered in a layer of dried urine, sprinkled with generous
> gobs of urine soaked manure (about the consistancy of fairly dry tar), which is
> "glued" to the board.
>
> This is the worst case of mouse damage I have seen ... I would very much
> appreciate any tips that can be offered on how best to clean the boards
> without damaging them... ???
>
> Regards,
> Dave

Get a RABIES shot first or what ever the local vet recomends, your life is
more important.
Ben.
Received on Wed Nov 24 2004 - 15:13:13 GMT