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WD40

Sep 28, 2004 10:43PM PDT

Any problem using WD40 on mobo's or cards?

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Re: WD40
Sep 28, 2004 11:43PM PDT

Water Displacement Formula 40?

This should get interesting......

I wouldn't....

Possible to cause a short
Dust attractant
Heat displacment reduction
Fire -> short/heat
Cable connectivity

You ever see an object sprayed with WD40,
one month later - sitting in a hot shed?

It will be sticky and covered in dirt and dust.

Bill
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Re: WD40
Sep 29, 2004 2:18PM PDT

For the typical user there's no need for WD40 use inside the system. Unless, you're stuck in the jungle or artic circle, forget about it. If you want to spray your lectronics, then get one "intended for such usage" and even then more than likely for contact surfaces.

good luck -----Willy Happy