[Electronics-Talk] Cleaning an old Victor Stream

[cheez]

I've had many devices in my life that had rubber keys and knobs, but I've 
never had one get sticky like the VSR's keypad.

Vince

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From: "Dale HELTZER via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Cleaning an old Victor Stream


> There are *tiny screws holding the case together. Without a jeweler's 
> screwdriver, forget it. Disassemble/assemble at your own risk.
> All the keys on the keypad are attached to each other in a grid and sit 
> atop a board of micro-switches. The case front cover and the key grid can 
> be cleaned separately, and of *course must be dried thoroughly. If you 
> don't have experience with circuitboards, stay away from the electronics.
>
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 8:14 AM
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>
> Hi,
> I'm curious about this, too. I have several old first-generation Victors 
> lying around my computer lab at work, and, with time, the plastic covers 
> have all gotten that sticky, tacky feel. Like Tracy says, a damp cloth or 
> sponge may clean off any dust or dirt, but the plastic remains tacky. I 
> may try using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer but I have my doubts about 
> whether that will work either. It may just be the nature of the beast.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone 7
>
>> On May 17, 2017, at 5:49 AM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone know how to clean around the keypad on a Victor Stream?  I
>> have an old one I haven't used for a while, and the rubber around the
>> keypad has gotten very sticky.  Careful use of a damp sponge did not do 
>> the trick.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
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