Salvaging hurricane damaged Retro Computers & CRTs
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Date: 2024-11-10
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JockoFlocko
Glad you're safe bud. I've had a lot of success simply baking damaged electronics in my oven then cleaning off any corrosive contaminants. I know it sounds odd but I've saved many water damaged devices by first removing the main PCB's from the housing they're in and placing them in an oven for thirty minutes to an hour on the keep warm setting (no higher than 70 to 80 Celsius) I've then taken the circuit boards, switches, ribbon cable jacks and any other none soldered contact points and cleaned them with 95 to 99 percent isopropyl alcohol being sure to remove any corrosive residue that might have been created when water came into contact with the components. Water isn't the enemy on it's own, it's the corrosion it causes when it makes contact with the various metals found in electronic components and PCB's. For more expensive items I'll use a safety fused variac to bring up the mains voltage slowly to make sure components aren't compromised.
Keep your chin up, I hope you're able to salvage the majority of your collection.
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Glad you're safe bud. I've had a lot of success simply baking damaged electronics in my oven then cleaning off any corrosive contaminants. I know it sounds odd but I've saved many water damaged devices by first removing the main PCB's from the housing they're in and placing them in an oven for thirty minutes to an hour on the keep warm setting (no higher than 70 to 80 Celsius) I've then taken the circuit boards, switches, ribbon cable jacks and any other none soldered contact points and cleaned them with 95 to 99 percent isopropyl alcohol being sure to remove any corrosive residue that might have been created when water came into contact with the components. Water isn't the enemy on it's own, it's the corrosion it causes when it makes contact with the various metals found in electronic components and PCB's. For more expensive items I'll use a safety fused variac to bring up the mains voltage slowly to make sure components aren't compromised.
Keep your chin up, I hope you're able to salvage the majority of your collection.
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xMcNuggetBuddy
I just wanna say, as weird as it sounds. I have alot of anxiety while im driving. And i always keep your videos on to listen to them while i drive. It keeps me calm. It has for so long. Im so sorry this happened to you. I could just say, hey it's stuff. As long as youre fine thats what matters. But i know this is your lively hood as well as your hobby. Its how you make money. I know it took so much to keep the anger and sadness of this at bay for you personally. I admire your mental strength through it. I couldn't begin to imagine loosing my gaming collection. But keep on keepin on man. With time you'll fully rebound. And i know you know that. Not only are your videos fun, they're therapeutic for people like me. You've done more than you know for the commuity. Thank you. So much.
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I just wanna say, as weird as it sounds. I have alot of anxiety while im driving. And i always keep your videos on to listen to them while i drive. It keeps me calm. It has for so long. Im so sorry this happened to you. I could just say, hey it's stuff. As long as youre fine thats what matters. But i know this is your lively hood as well as your hobby. Its how you make money. I know it took so much to keep the anger and sadness of this at bay for you personally. I admire your mental strength through it. I couldn't begin to imagine loosing my gaming collection. But keep on keepin on man. With time you'll fully rebound. And i know you know that. Not only are your videos fun, they're therapeutic for people like me. You've done more than you know for the commuity. Thank you. So much.
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animalyze7120
I feel horrible for you having to go through this. As a collector myself having gone through a house fire and 3 floods I can honestly say I know what you are dealing with. Hang in there, do the best you can let everything dry out thoroughly and give it a good cleaning once you know it's working. Water isn't the end except for the paper goods, everything else even if drenched can often be saved by letting it dry out or manually disassembling it and drying it out yourself. Just make sure the PCB's are not wet in between layers or you'll get that Popcorn effect happening.
All the best, I hope you can save most if not all of it.
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I feel horrible for you having to go through this. As a collector myself having gone through a house fire and 3 floods I can honestly say I know what you are dealing with. Hang in there, do the best you can let everything dry out thoroughly and give it a good cleaning once you know it's working. Water isn't the end except for the paper goods, everything else even if drenched can often be saved by letting it dry out or manually disassembling it and drying it out yourself. Just make sure the PCB's are not wet in between layers or you'll get that Popcorn effect happening.
All the best, I hope you can save most if not all of it.
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f1guremeout
First, thank goodness you're ok and your archive (mostly) intact!
I really appreciate the YEARS of coverage on Maxis and EA titles.
Many of these pieces of technology are now artifacts from my childhood
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this content.
Secondly, while watching your unboxing, how difficult (rarity) to find another one
Are the dimensions of serviceable parts digitized on the Internet
If not, could some future archeologist print parts of the
unit's shell, boards, and assembly,
with modernized internals
emulation software capabilities rebuild it
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First, thank goodness you're ok and your archive (mostly) intact!
I really appreciate the YEARS of coverage on Maxis and EA titles.
Many of these pieces of technology are now artifacts from my childhood
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this content.
Secondly, while watching your unboxing, how difficult (rarity) to find another one
Are the dimensions of serviceable parts digitized on the Internet
If not, could some future archeologist print parts of the
unit's shell, boards, and assembly,
with modernized internals
emulation software capabilities rebuild it
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voodler
Good to see that you're doing well after everything. Regarding the Packard Bell at 59: 00, I think although it's not an unboxing of something immaculate anymore, it's still unboxing an item with a story and that could be worth exploring if you can keep the packaging.
The computers with LCDs and batteries are the big risk of the lot, good idea not using the potentially water damaged lithium pack. Hopefully once it's all dried out, water hasn't got into the LCD panel's backlight layers as that's the only place I've found water damage to be permanent. The rest of it can be cleaned away normally: )
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Good to see that you're doing well after everything. Regarding the Packard Bell at 59: 00, I think although it's not an unboxing of something immaculate anymore, it's still unboxing an item with a story and that could be worth exploring if you can keep the packaging.
The computers with LCDs and batteries are the big risk of the lot, good idea not using the potentially water damaged lithium pack. Hopefully once it's all dried out, water hasn't got into the LCD panel's backlight layers as that's the only place I've found water damage to be permanent. The rest of it can be cleaned away normally: )
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dataterminal
The soft-touch plastics is actual thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) coating, with the base plastic under it beign ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or PC (Polycarbonate.
You can strip off the TPE coating using Acetone, and is usually easily cleaned back to bare plastic. It can get a bit sticky, so IPA can help clean up the leftover residue. Do a spot check to ensure the base plastic doesn't react (melt) first though. Fair warning, sometimes the TPE coating can affect the base plastic so once removed you get a weird discoloured affect but it won't be sticky anymore.
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The soft-touch plastics is actual thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) coating, with the base plastic under it beign ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or PC (Polycarbonate.
You can strip off the TPE coating using Acetone, and is usually easily cleaned back to bare plastic. It can get a bit sticky, so IPA can help clean up the leftover residue. Do a spot check to ensure the base plastic doesn't react (melt) first though. Fair warning, sometimes the TPE coating can affect the base plastic so once removed you get a weird discoloured affect but it won't be sticky anymore.
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gmirwin
You might get a big tub of Silica desiccant beads if you don't already have any.
If you think there might be residual moisture inside any of the items you've cleaned, put some silica beads in a cloth bag (a tied up sock will work) and put it (or multiple if needed) in with the item in a sealed container. That should soak up the moisture. I live near a lake and do this to every sealed container I have to prevent the inside from molding due to the humidity.
The silica beads can be recharged in an oven.
Glad you and yours are safe.
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You might get a big tub of Silica desiccant beads if you don't already have any.
If you think there might be residual moisture inside any of the items you've cleaned, put some silica beads in a cloth bag (a tied up sock will work) and put it (or multiple if needed) in with the item in a sealed container. That should soak up the moisture. I live near a lake and do this to every sealed container I have to prevent the inside from molding due to the humidity.
The silica beads can be recharged in an oven.
Glad you and yours are safe.
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TheRogueMaverick
Clint. I’m glad you’re safe and are trying to get back on your feet. Your videos and boundless glee and nonsense are what make them some of my favourite videos on the platform! So take your time. If getting that iconic LGR quality means a lower output while you restore your home, so be it.
Hey, I just realized! You’ve restored many computers! Now you can also restore a house! Look at it that way! In all seriousness, take care of yourself. Find stuff to laugh at. It’s saved me many times.
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Clint. I’m glad you’re safe and are trying to get back on your feet. Your videos and boundless glee and nonsense are what make them some of my favourite videos on the platform! So take your time. If getting that iconic LGR quality means a lower output while you restore your home, so be it.
Hey, I just realized! You’ve restored many computers! Now you can also restore a house! Look at it that way! In all seriousness, take care of yourself. Find stuff to laugh at. It’s saved me many times.
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abunk8691
Clint I find it amazing how much of your collection that got wet are still salvagable and survived. Will be awaiting the next part of your cleaning and salvaging for the more modern stuff.
I never liked dealing with boxes that got wet, even more so if they got termites which adds another degree of humid stickyness. Boxes absolutely are the first to get thrown out from the damage.
Gotta ask this though. Did your arms got sore at some point from all the wiping & scrubbing of the dirt and mold
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Clint I find it amazing how much of your collection that got wet are still salvagable and survived. Will be awaiting the next part of your cleaning and salvaging for the more modern stuff.
I never liked dealing with boxes that got wet, even more so if they got termites which adds another degree of humid stickyness. Boxes absolutely are the first to get thrown out from the damage.
Gotta ask this though. Did your arms got sore at some point from all the wiping & scrubbing of the dirt and mold
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robertsissco2439
1: 50 When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade - make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these Demand to see life's manager, and make him rue the day that he gave you lemons. DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM I am the man who will burn your house down with lemons. I am going to get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon, which I will use to BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN!
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1: 50 When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade - make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these Demand to see life's manager, and make him rue the day that he gave you lemons. DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM I am the man who will burn your house down with lemons. I am going to get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon, which I will use to BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN!
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ItIsNot1984
Was any of this able to be reimbursed by homeowner's insurance I've long been curious how it would play out, if I had to claim loss of antiquated computers and equipment. Like, would they suspect me of fraud You know like This guy filled his house with a bunch of worthless old computers to claim more damages sort of thing. These are things I think about. Anyway, a pleasure to see your collection even if it is moldy oldies.
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Was any of this able to be reimbursed by homeowner's insurance I've long been curious how it would play out, if I had to claim loss of antiquated computers and equipment. Like, would they suspect me of fraud You know like This guy filled his house with a bunch of worthless old computers to claim more damages sort of thing. These are things I think about. Anyway, a pleasure to see your collection even if it is moldy oldies.
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happilyham6769
Life ain't fair. This is heartbreaking. All the time and money spent collecting these pieces, only to have them destroyed in an instant.
It is important to remember that eventually Earth and everything on it will be destroyed when the Sun becomes a Red Giant. The Sun will envelope the Earth and there will be almost no traces of human existence left in the universe if we don't become multiplanetary.
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Life ain't fair. This is heartbreaking. All the time and money spent collecting these pieces, only to have them destroyed in an instant.
It is important to remember that eventually Earth and everything on it will be destroyed when the Sun becomes a Red Giant. The Sun will envelope the Earth and there will be almost no traces of human existence left in the universe if we don't become multiplanetary.
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plan7a
I was kind of worried this one might have been hard to watch, with all sorts of stuff damaged beyond repair, but it wasn't; thankfully! It wasn't as quite as painful as I thought, but just a little. Glad to see most of the featured items are (or hopefully are/will be okay. It is such a shame that it had to happen at all, obviously. I hope any loss will be very minimal and nothing major will have been lost!
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I was kind of worried this one might have been hard to watch, with all sorts of stuff damaged beyond repair, but it wasn't; thankfully! It wasn't as quite as painful as I thought, but just a little. Glad to see most of the featured items are (or hopefully are/will be okay. It is such a shame that it had to happen at all, obviously. I hope any loss will be very minimal and nothing major will have been lost!
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jamescampbell8482
I think I was looking at the same Ebay ad you must have bought that Accusync through because I didn't pull the trigger on it, and I saw your video later.
I'm very glad a lot of your things came through mostly fine. Keep positive brother, we are rooting for ya. I know it must be insanely difficult to be out of your home, and having to go through all this, just wishing you well man.
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I think I was looking at the same Ebay ad you must have bought that Accusync through because I didn't pull the trigger on it, and I saw your video later.
I'm very glad a lot of your things came through mostly fine. Keep positive brother, we are rooting for ya. I know it must be insanely difficult to be out of your home, and having to go through all this, just wishing you well man.
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whoevertf
As someone who had a LARGE vinyl LP collection doused heavily by a randomly leaking roof a while ago (managed to save most of the sleeves, I understand how annoying it feels to an extent.
Hope the cleanup and restoration process goes smoothly. I may have already said so but what a relief that you weren't hurt. That's one tough house to take a couple of oaks & be so salvageable.
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As someone who had a LARGE vinyl LP collection doused heavily by a randomly leaking roof a while ago (managed to save most of the sleeves, I understand how annoying it feels to an extent.
Hope the cleanup and restoration process goes smoothly. I may have already said so but what a relief that you weren't hurt. That's one tough house to take a couple of oaks & be so salvageable.
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tomahzo
Partially relieved to see that things could've been so much worse and that some things are so much better than feared. Certainly spots of light in the darkness: . And, of course, at the end of the day these things are just stuff. They can be replaced. Even though it's heart-breaking to see this happen. Glad to hear that you're holding on - keep it up!
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Partially relieved to see that things could've been so much worse and that some things are so much better than feared. Certainly spots of light in the darkness: . And, of course, at the end of the day these things are just stuff. They can be replaced. Even though it's heart-breaking to see this happen. Glad to hear that you're holding on - keep it up!
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JamesRichardsPlays
All ad block stuff turned off for this. I am glad you and yours are okay! I have a former girlfriend who lives in Greenville. Lost her house. and like you, it was a couple trees smashing right into it. And like you, her kiddo and pupp is doing okay and on the road to financial recovery as well. I hope for the best for you!
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All ad block stuff turned off for this. I am glad you and yours are okay! I have a former girlfriend who lives in Greenville. Lost her house. and like you, it was a couple trees smashing right into it. And like you, her kiddo and pupp is doing okay and on the road to financial recovery as well. I hope for the best for you!
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mokomothman5713
I can tell through the progression of this video how disappointed and frustrated you were feeling. I'm very happy and glad you made it through that hurricane. That aside, it's a bummer. There's a lot of unique and interesting bits of hardware. I hope you can replace them one day and get your collection back to where it was.
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I can tell through the progression of this video how disappointed and frustrated you were feeling. I'm very happy and glad you made it through that hurricane. That aside, it's a bummer. There's a lot of unique and interesting bits of hardware. I hope you can replace them one day and get your collection back to where it was.
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billionthb
Man, sucks that you're having to go through this, but glad you're ok. Been following since 2013 or so, and remember asking for permission to use your Hercules video for a CompTIA A class in college. Got an A in the class: )
Starting a new job soon, looking forward to helping the recovery with a patreon sub
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Man, sucks that you're having to go through this, but glad you're ok. Been following since 2013 or so, and remember asking for permission to use your Hercules video for a CompTIA A class in college. Got an A in the class: )
Starting a new job soon, looking forward to helping the recovery with a patreon sub
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SystemsAbsurdum
I'm not a huge collector of vintage hardware, but I do have multiple collections of various other things. Heartbreaking to see some of the havoc that has been wrought upon the collection you've curated. Restoring and salvaging what you can will make it all the more special. Glad you're safe, brother.
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I'm not a huge collector of vintage hardware, but I do have multiple collections of various other things. Heartbreaking to see some of the havoc that has been wrought upon the collection you've curated. Restoring and salvaging what you can will make it all the more special. Glad you're safe, brother.
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