1200XL M.U.L.E.
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My Centris 650 from my thread, Entering the 68k ecosystem with a Centris 650 - what to check?, arrived.
The machine is absolutely filthy, inside and out. I can blow out the dirt, dust, sand, etc but I am concerned about dried pool of white "something" around one of the chips.
![IMG-3495.jpg IMG-3495.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51919-f6eeafb79e011abc9364ad9721362195.jpg)
@Juror22 mentioned in post #4 the feet of the monitor should be removed because, as he said it, "dissolving foot goo gets everywhere". I have a feeling this is dissolved "foot goo". The monitor has what looks like melted marshmallow on its underside.
![IMG-3497.jpg IMG-3497.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51920-ff1a4edf5c5623bdc31525dd1ddb3499.jpg)
There were pieces of clear tape covering the melted feet. I removed the tape. Is it possible to clean this goo off?
You can see how dirty this machine is from the first picture. Here's a more global view.
![IMG-3493.jpg IMG-3493.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51921-c3a4f8160c9fdaf7e3c7feb66bf93625.jpg)
Here's a view of the RAM.
![IMG-3494.jpg IMG-3494.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51922-3d8748404cf2d4815197065730e69e52.jpg)
The hard drive mount is not secured to the case.
![IMG-3496.jpg IMG-3496.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51924-20669fe7cd7df35e6aadeeba12d93975.jpg)
I'm actually shocked the computer worked for the listing! Maybe this is a testament to Apple's engineering?
Yes, I can disassemble the computer into its major components and blow the dust out. Assuming the foot goo is nonconductive and totally harmless, I can turn the computer on. But ... should I be aware of something first?
On a positive note, the seller did an absolutely fabulous job packing everything. Seriously! I have a feeling the seller found this in a storage unit, turned it on, was totally shocked it worked, and posted it on eBay. I can't blame him for that.
Looking for guidance from the experienced.
The machine is absolutely filthy, inside and out. I can blow out the dirt, dust, sand, etc but I am concerned about dried pool of white "something" around one of the chips.
![IMG-3495.jpg IMG-3495.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51919-f6eeafb79e011abc9364ad9721362195.jpg)
@Juror22 mentioned in post #4 the feet of the monitor should be removed because, as he said it, "dissolving foot goo gets everywhere". I have a feeling this is dissolved "foot goo". The monitor has what looks like melted marshmallow on its underside.
![IMG-3497.jpg IMG-3497.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51920-ff1a4edf5c5623bdc31525dd1ddb3499.jpg)
There were pieces of clear tape covering the melted feet. I removed the tape. Is it possible to clean this goo off?
You can see how dirty this machine is from the first picture. Here's a more global view.
![IMG-3493.jpg IMG-3493.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51921-c3a4f8160c9fdaf7e3c7feb66bf93625.jpg)
Here's a view of the RAM.
![IMG-3494.jpg IMG-3494.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51922-3d8748404cf2d4815197065730e69e52.jpg)
The hard drive mount is not secured to the case.
![IMG-3496.jpg IMG-3496.jpg](https://forumbucket.us-southeast-1.linodeobjects.com/data/attachments/51/51924-20669fe7cd7df35e6aadeeba12d93975.jpg)
I'm actually shocked the computer worked for the listing! Maybe this is a testament to Apple's engineering?
Yes, I can disassemble the computer into its major components and blow the dust out. Assuming the foot goo is nonconductive and totally harmless, I can turn the computer on. But ... should I be aware of something first?
On a positive note, the seller did an absolutely fabulous job packing everything. Seriously! I have a feeling the seller found this in a storage unit, turned it on, was totally shocked it worked, and posted it on eBay. I can't blame him for that.
Looking for guidance from the experienced.