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286 motherboard repair - VARTA battery leaked

Adrian's Digital Basement 49 min Published Jul 2022

About this video

A 12MHz 286 motherboard with 1MB of RAM has damage from a leaking Varta battery, and Adrian's Digital Basement sets out the repair of the board.

Good to know: Battery residue is corrosive, and soldering brings burns and fumes; old solder contains lead.

Why watch it

The maker lists Deoxit D5 among the tools, giving a starting point for what to gather. Varta leaks are said to have ruined many boards of this era.

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