A4000 Motherboard(battery question)

[Vlabguy1]

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
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[mdivancic]

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.

[zipper]

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.

[Tupin]

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.

[Vlabguy1]

Thanks guys for all da info..

Rich
ny