Difference between revisions of "HowToCleanEdgeConnectors"
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* Don't set fire to yourself |
* Don't set fire to yourself |
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* Don't blame me if you break stuff |
* Don't blame me if you break stuff |
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| + | * Wear suitable gloves, avoid inhaling solvents, use appropriate ventilation etc. |
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* Clean edge-connectors with a cotton-bud (cue-tip) dipped in isopropyl alcohol ("IPA"/Isopropanol) |
* Clean edge-connectors with a cotton-bud (cue-tip) dipped in isopropyl alcohol ("IPA"/Isopropanol) |
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* Clean DIMM/PCI slots using a stiff piece of card (the same thickness at the DIMM/PCI PCB), wetted with isopropyl |
* Clean DIMM/PCI slots using a stiff piece of card (the same thickness at the DIMM/PCI PCB), wetted with isopropyl |
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Revision as of 13:52, 9 March 2006
- Observe anti-static precautions
- Don't set fire to yourself
- Don't blame me if you break stuff
- Wear suitable gloves, avoid inhaling solvents, use appropriate ventilation etc.
- Clean edge-connectors with a cotton-bud (cue-tip) dipped in isopropyl alcohol ("IPA"/Isopropanol)
- Clean DIMM/PCI slots using a stiff piece of card (the same thickness at the DIMM/PCI PCB), wetted with isopropyl
Isopropanol is available from many chemists/pharmacists.
You can also buy commercial connector, and PCB cleaning solutions and devices.