Can a new computer smell like urine?

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  • SluggerB
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    • Aug 2020
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    #21
    Re: Can a new computer smell like urine?

    Well I gave it a solid scrubbing, let it dry overnight, and I would say the odor is 50% better. It definitely seems to be coming from the PCI slots.

    I gave them one more good scrubbing and we'll see how it turns out tommorow. If I cant get it clean, then it's just off to eBay for a replacement

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    • SluggerB
      Badcaps Veteran
      • Aug 2020
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      #22
      Re: Can a new computer smell like urine?

      To close out the tale, I have been running the PC for several days now and no smell, so the IPA cleaning seems to have gotten it

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