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Methods, techniques and tools for the care and upkeep of working retro machinery. Use [repair] when asking about non-functional machines.

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I buy retrocomputing devices, but they set my allergies off. Any advice on sanitizing new ac...

TLDR: Work outdoors, expose to sunlight, wear mask, disassemble, clean circuit boards with 90% isopropyl alcohol, clean covers with soap and water, dry completely. I will give an answer to my question …
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I buy retrocomputing devices, but they set my allergies off. Any advice on sanitizing new ac...

I have had allergies in the past, mold, grass, and other causes of hay fever, also dust and cigarette smoke. I like getting old 8 bit systems, untested, and getting them to work. So far mostly for my …
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