Don writes:

I have used this method for cleaning other types of electronics in the
past, but not a VCR.

There was a discussion on the TekScopes list a few months ago about
Tektronix's procedure for cleaning their oscilloscopes and other test
equipment during refurbishment: use a spray gun with plenty of hot water
and detergent, rinse with clean water, then dry in a warm oven for 24
hours. A dishwasher approximates this pretty well.

The instructions list a few caveats: try to avoid getting power
transformers or paper-cased capacitors wet, and relubricate switches and
other moving parts after drying. List members noted that Tek were
reasonably careful to choose switches and pots that could be washed this
way, and more careful drying may be necessary for equipment made by
other manufacturers...

If you're a member of the list's Yahoo group, there's a good article
with photos he
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/T...20Phillips.pdf

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Adam Sampson http://offog.org/