When opening up electronics devices and before repairing what do you guys use to clean the unit? Is it a vacuum, brush, or compressed air? When fixing cd players I guess compressed air is a no no since we don't want any debris to blow on to the cd pickup.
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Depends on how dirty it is, compressed air is usually enough but the really filthy systems gets a bath...
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https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1463Last edited by Per Hansson; 01-04-2013, 05:45 AM."The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."
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Brush and compressed air/blower.Never stop learning
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Originally posted by johnnydiaz View PostWhen using the compressed air all the debris fly's all over. Is there a vacuum for cleaning sensitive electronic equipment?"The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."
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You shouldn't use water.
Worst case, use distilled water. Plain water can leave impurities and cause shorts.
I've seen service tech remove cigar smoke and other crap using a mix of distilled water and a mild dish detergent (low amount of liquid detergent in a big amount of distilled water).
Then wash the whole board again in isopropyl alcohol then let it dry. Maybe use a hair drier to gently warm the whole board and get it dry faster.
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Here's a good video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...DZFGQlA#t=861s
He uses liquid detergent and afterwards he rinses the boards in lots of distilled water. But those boards are usually all through hole, with large spaces between traces. With more miniaturized and surface mount stuff, I'd really push for a bath in isopropyl alcohol.Last edited by mariushm; 02-18-2013, 06:11 PM.
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Water is fine if you dry out equipment, the impurities go with the water. Just as long as power isn't applied or calcification occurs, among other things. I've done it a few times with no ill effect. Detergent is a good idea but isn't necessary.Please do not PM me with questions! Questions via PM will not be answered. Post on the forums instead!
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Originally posted by Per Hansson View PostDepends on how dirty it is, compressed air is usually enough but the really filthy systems gets a bath...
https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7413
https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1463
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Originally posted by johnnydiaz View PostWhen using the compressed air all the debris fly's all over. Is there a vacuum for cleaning sensitive electronic equipment?
but the price of the filter when it needs to be replaced it is extremely expensive.
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There aren't enough impurities in non-distilled water to cause shorts once it is dry, BUT many manufacturers today use a water based flux and residue from that is left behind so no matter what you use, don't leave droplets of water behind to dry into a concentrated pool of flux as that leeches metal away from component leads and traces creating a short.
How you clean depends on how dirty, what kind of dirt, and what the part is. If trying to get cigarette tar off for example, I find it is necessary to use very hot water and a lot of detergent, or an ammonia based cleaner like Mr. Clean. However if you use these and have mechanical parts that are greased, you may need to reapply grease later.
Otherwise it depends on how clean you need it to be. Is it only a matter of removing large dust particles for cooling purposes, making it look shiny-new for resale, or just getting the electrical contacts clean because they were fouled? Consider the volume of parts you will clean, usually there's something in a well stocked kitchen or laundry room that will clean a few boards rather than buying something special, though out in the field one is often limited to compressed air and contact cleaner spray since they are the most portable and make the least mess, yet they can be the most expensive and least thorough.
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