Date   : Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:50:26 +0000
From   : Tim Fardell <tim.fardell@...>
Subject: Re: bbc lockups

An "Air Duster" spray is also good for this. It's an ordinary spray can that 
squirts out a jet of air[1] to remove dust from components etc. Most 
electronics shops sell it.

[1] - OK, it probably isn't air, but some kind of inert gas, but the effect is 
the same :-)

Tim.


A.J.Davis wrote:
> I probably didn't make my original instructions very clear.
> 
> The trick is to position the hoover nozzle above the motherboard and use the
> soft brush to loosen the dirt from the board and let the vacumn effect do
> the rest.
> 
> Andy.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [BBC-Micro] bbc lockups
> 
> In article <ECOWS04MAX3cf3ednHM0000192f@...>,
>    A.J.Davis <mail@...> wrote:
> 
> 
>> I've had a similar problem on Sinclair Spectrums, and it's been due 
>>to excessive dust inside the case.  I would try a hoovering with the 
>>aid of a soft brush to loosen the dirt and then a spray with a good 
>>electrical contract cleaner. Then leave to dry for a day or so.
> 
> 
>>Andy.
> 
> 
> It is best not to clean it with a hoover unless it's an anti static one.
> Some hoovers can generate quite a sizable static charge which will likely
> kill a chip. A better bet is a blower brush. These are only a few ponds, you
> can get them from most camera shops.
> 
> Regards
> Ian K
> 
> 
> 
> .
>