Acorn RISC PC 600 battery damage repairs

About this video

What has a leaking battery done to an Acorn RISC PC 600? TheRetroChannel works through the damage it has left and sets about repairing it.

Good to know: Mains voltage inside the supply, and capacitors stay charged after unplugging. Battery residue is corrosive; remove an old rechargeable cell before it leaks. Solvents are flammable. Soldering burns and gives off fumes; old solder contains lead.

Why watch it

The RISC PC schematics and technical reference manual are linked under the video, a help when tracing any tracks the residue has eaten. A related Retro Collective video is linked as well.