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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: Vlabguy1 on September 26, 2011, 12:17:51 AM

Title: A4000 Motherboard(battery question)
Post by: Vlabguy1 on September 26, 2011, 12:17:51 AM

I have a A4000 motherboard with the orig. battery still attached.  No worries I will be removing it shortly.  While the battery hasn't leaked all that bad, there is however some
leakage.  My question is what is a good product to use to clean this stuff off the MB?

Thanks
Rich
ny

Title: Re: A4000 Motherboard(battery question)
Post by: mdivancic on September 26, 2011, 11:58:25 AM

Quote from: Vlabguy1;661284

I have a A4000 motherboard with the orig. battery still attached.  No worries I will be removing it shortly.  While the battery hasn't leaked all that bad, there is however some
leakage.  My question is what is a good product to use to clean this stuff off the MB?

Thanks
Rich
ny

Rich:

I've always used a little baking soda to neutralize the acid after cleaning with circuit board cleaner. Follow up with a second cleaning after the baking soda. Denatured alcohol would work as well, but don't skip the baking soda. After it's cleaned I usually cover the effected areas with nail polish.

Title: Re: A4000 Motherboard(battery question)
Post by: zipper on September 26, 2011, 12:13:08 PM

Another answer with wrong info - as the electrolyte is base you need acidic cleaner. Lemon juice or diluted vinegar. Flush away with water and then possibly alcohol. Let dry thoroughly and nail polish is OK.

Title: Re: A4000 Motherboard(battery question)
Post by: Tupin on September 26, 2011, 01:25:43 PM

I used vinegar to clean it, but it left some exposed traces. I guess cover them with nail varnish?

But yes, vinegar is what to use.

Title: Re: A4000 Motherboard(battery question)
Post by: Vlabguy1 on September 26, 2011, 05:34:47 PM

Thanks guys for all da info..

Rich
ny