AW: [ltp] Shopping for a Thinkpad

James Knott linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 07:38:03 -0500


Meidinger Chris wrote:
> Hi Cynthia,
> 
>>  I tried to share my coffee with my A20m and I think I've killed it.   I'm
> 
> If you're feeling adventurous you can try dunking the entire machine in
> isopryl alcohol. Never done this with a thinkpad, but it has saved other
> computers from the ills of being doused in beer.
> 
> You can get pure stuff (above 70%) from a medical supply store.

You can use clean water to rinse most electronic gear.  Just dry it out
thoroughly, before turning it on.  Rinsing should be done as soon as
possible, after the incident.