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Retro-mania · 08 July 2020, 14:52

Hi there

I have an Apollo 1240 card for my A1200, tucked away somewhere in a packing box from when I moved. It has never been used and is still in its packaging and box but I fear that the NiCd battery will have done its worst. I am planning on going through all my boxes at the weekend to find it and then remove the battery.

If it has leaked, will the following work ...

Remove battery
Clean around any corroded areas with a cotton bud soaked in vinegar to neutralise the acid.
Clean several times with a cotton bud soaked in IPA
Leave to dry (and pray!)

I do not have any fancy kit for cleaning, but have ordered some IPA. If it is really bad I will have to send it to someone to attempt a repair. But is my immediate approach to this the right thing to do?

Thanks
Neil

08 July 2020, 14:52	#1
Retro-mania Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Age: 57 Posts: 70	Advice in preparation of Apollo 1240 battery removal Hi there I have an Apollo 1240 card for my A1200, tucked away somewhere in a packing box from when I moved. It has never been used and is still in its packaging and box but I fear that the NiCd battery will have done its worst. I am planning on going through all my boxes at the weekend to find it and then remove the battery. If it has leaked, will the following work ... Remove battery Clean around any corroded areas with a cotton bud soaked in vinegar to neutralise the acid. Clean several times with a cotton bud soaked in IPA Leave to dry (and pray!) I do not have any fancy kit for cleaning, but have ordered some IPA. If it is really bad I will have to send it to someone to attempt a repair. But is my immediate approach to this the right thing to do? Thanks Neil