Date   : Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:32:46 +0000
From   : tim.fardell@... (Tim Fardell)
Subject: B 64k - is it a lost cause?

Philip Pemberton wrote:
> Next best way? A 50% mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water, and use a 
> toothbrush to clean the rust off. I'd desolder the modulator block and deal 
> with that separately. Also note that you might not be able to get all the crap 
> out from between component pins and under parts, etc. This might cause 
> problems, in which case throw the thing in the dishwasher.

I would definitely remove the modulator, and either thrown it away and 
replace it or give it a clean separately. "Rust Eater" might help to 
take the rust off the metal box.

Is the dishwasher really a safe way to clean PCBs? My dishwasher 
doesn't have a "warm" setting - it's 65 degrees C or nothing.