Saturday, November 24, 2007

Components: Cleaning Solutions

What kind of liquid cleaner should you use around electronic components?
1. >>Alcohol-based-->Correct
2. Water-based
3. Ammonia solution
4. Solvent-based

Explanation : You should use alcohol-based liquids when cleaning around electronic components. Alcohol-based cleaning solutions dry quickly, do not leave a residue, and do not damage components.

You should not use water-based liquids when cleaning around electronic components. Water-based cleaners can be slow to dry and can cause damage to delicate components. Water-based liquids are used for cleaning equipment cases, but should be used to dampen a soft cloth used for cleaning rather than being applied directly to the case.

You should not use solvent-based based liquids when cleaning around electronic components. Solvent-based cleaners are corrosive and can leave a damaging and conductive residue.

You should not use an ammonia solution when cleaning around electronic components, especially when cleaning a laser printer. Ammonia solutions are water-based, so they have the same potential problems as other water-based cleaners. Also, ammonia can react with printer toner, resulting in degraded print quality.
Objective: Personal Computer Components