Cleaning old computers

[taunusand]

An even better thing to do (which will get it looking like new) is to take the computer apart (if you are technically inclined) so all you have is the plastic shell.  Put that in the dish washer.  It will come out looking like it has newly arrived from the factory.  It's amazing really.

In fact, you can put circuit boards in a dishwasher and it will clean them without harming them.  Just make sure they are completely dry (like for a week) before using them again.

I usally put the parts in the oven (hot-air) Temp: 50C. Any temperature that won't burn your fingers will do :-)

1 Hour, and you are ready to go :-)