mac_enthusiast
Member
Hi everyone,
A speculative SE/30 purchase on eBay yielded the dreaded result of a battery bomb...
After washing and cleaning in soda, soapy water and then alcohol, it's now easier to see the extent of the damage:
In my view - the board isn't salvageable. I've lost whole components, plenty of traces, and I am sure there are a fair few VIAs that are trashed as well.
So, my question is: what do I do with the board and the rest of the machine? I've wire brushed and resprayed the chassis to arrest the corrosion. I guess I could keep the HD, floppy, analogue board, screen, case, etc. for spares. Or, I could sell the parts as spares, but I'm not sure what demand is like.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks,
John
A speculative SE/30 purchase on eBay yielded the dreaded result of a battery bomb...
After washing and cleaning in soda, soapy water and then alcohol, it's now easier to see the extent of the damage:
In my view - the board isn't salvageable. I've lost whole components, plenty of traces, and I am sure there are a fair few VIAs that are trashed as well.
So, my question is: what do I do with the board and the rest of the machine? I've wire brushed and resprayed the chassis to arrest the corrosion. I guess I could keep the HD, floppy, analogue board, screen, case, etc. for spares. Or, I could sell the parts as spares, but I'm not sure what demand is like.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks,
John