Troubleshooting an IBM 5155 - (portable personal computer)

[Gordon JC Pearce]

Kelly Leavitt wrote:

> The big question is what am I going to do with a full pint of alcohol? I
> have some 8" drives to finish refurbing, but then I'll still have 99.5% of a
> pint left.

Keep the lid on tightly.  It leaks, and it evaporates.  It's always 
handy for cleaning tape heads, getting goo off cases, and stuff like that.

Give your video recorder and camcorder heads a thorough going-over with 
IPA - you'll (probably) be amazed at the difference when you do it properly!

Gordon.