68kMLA Classic Interface

This is a version of the 68kMLA forums for viewing on your favorite old mac. Visitors on modern platforms may prefer the main site.

Click here to select a new forum.
Battery bomb in my IIgs
Posted by: LaPorta on 2019-04-03 19:21:36
So, about 10 years ago, I found that the battery in my IIgs went kablooy. I never had time then, but now I can actually look into the damage. The thing caused very little visible damage, but I assume there is more. You can see the nasty splatter it made on the shielding. Suggestions on where to go here?

IMG_0371.JPG

IMG_0372.JPG

IMG_0373.JPG
Posted by: PB145B on 2019-04-03 23:09:55
It looks like it has a very good chance of being salvageable to me. Does the machine work?
Posted by: LaPorta on 2019-04-04 02:28:54
To my recollection, no. When I tried to power it up, the power light flickers for a split second, then shuts off and nothing happens.
Posted by: PB145B on 2019-04-04 02:51:13
Ah, I see. I think a good wash with some distilled water and a toothbrush would be a good start. 
Posted by: LaPorta on 2019-04-04 07:15:21
I will have to remove the board and look underneath. Totally new to IIgs architecture: I see a ton of plastic clips holding it down, but what side of the board comes up first, etc?
Posted by: maceffects on 2019-04-04 07:37:14
It’s really easy to remove the board form the lower case once all other case parts removed. I just use my fingers to remove about 3 tabs at the front and work my way back while applying upward pressure.  Using some isopropyl alcohol should clean up a lot of that. At worst you’ll need one chip and one capacitor, but I don’t even that it is required. 
1