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Old 11-03-2008, 11:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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My friend who is living near the bay area is having a lot of problem with his motherboard due to salt deposition. The motherboard had to be sent for repairs 3 times in last 6 months. the motherboard when inspected shows a coating of white material like salt. There has been similar problems with people living in neighbouring flats. The PC vendor is saying that the problem is due to salty breeze of the ocean. Is there any solution to this problem. Please Help !!!!
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Old 11-03-2008, 12:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It is a Very Weired Problem

he can do the basic things cover PC properly when not in use
(best will be to buy a Table with doors on all side)

and add extra fan in CPU

or else use Laptops
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or else use Laptops
i dont think using a lappy there wud be such a good idea.
to avoid salt deposition one can always clean the pc once a week or so as required but u cant do the same with a lappy.probs will be gr8er if a lappy is used in such conditions.

IMHO to avoid this kind of probs the guy sud clean the mobo and other parts regularly.
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i dont think using a lappy there wud be such a good idea.
to avoid salt deposition one can always clean the pc once a week or so as required but u cant do the same with a lappy.probs will be gr8er if a lappy is used in such conditions.

IMHO to avoid this kind of probs the guy sud clean the mobo and other parts regularly.
Quite troublesome
Got to be a better way
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IIRC graphite/charcoal packs will be good absorbants.put inside ur cabinet.
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yup it absorbs all the moisture in the air.
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IIRC graphite/charcoal packs will be good absorbants.put inside ur cabinet.
any idea where can i get them ??
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^go to some familiar home appliances shops.these packs are bundled with TVs,CRTs,Refridgerators etc.they may have it.
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^ Or get Silica Gel from Chemists.Its better.
You also get saches of it with most electric appliances.
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