[Coco] How do you clean oxidized IC legs?

[Steven Hirsch]

On Sat, 18 Apr 2009, Christian Lesage wrote:

> I've been restoring a few classic computers lately, and I found that some ICs 
> (especially TI and MOSTEK ones) had their legs so much oxidized that they 
> turned black. What is the best way to clean those legs?

If they're really that bad, put a little drop of brass polish on the end 
of a Q-Tip and roll it against the leads from both sides.  You may have to 
use a couple if a lot of gunk comes off.

If you are in a low-humidity situation, work on a piece of tinfoil and 
make sure your hand or wrist is in contact with it and the chip to keep 
you at the same potential.

Works like a charm.

Steve


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