Clean up oozing capacitors

[meplayguitar]

Hi -

I recently acquired an old Fender Harvard solid state amp that does not work. After taking a look I found that the capacitors had leaked out on the board and some other components. I was going to start chipping away using a screwdriver (and gloves). Does anybody have any suggestions (solvents?) for removing the goo? This stuff is new to me. Thanks for any help!

Andy

[Blue Strat]

Try some mineral spirits (paint thinner) or flux remover if you can find some. Mineral spirits is the most benign of solvents but should do the job.

[Jon Silberman]

Mike, what about possible PCB contamination?

P.S. Got the Svets, thanks! (Haven't been able to try 'em yet, though. :o )

[Blue Strat]

Mike, what about possible PCB contamination?

P.S. Got the Svets, thanks! (Haven't been able to try 'em yet, though. :o )


Cool Jon. Not sure about the contamination angle. Chipping away would be the best defense against that.

[meplayguitar]

OK. Thanks for the tips. I'll go out and get some mineral spirits give it a shot. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks,

Andy