Just got a sad Atari Portfolio...

[leech]

I opened up the battery compartment to put batteries in, and immediately saw the blue goop of death.  Tried cleaning it off best that I could, put in fresh batteries, and get nothing when I press the O key.  At least I think that's the power on, from what I saw on YouTube.

 

I took it apart and cleaned off the other side of the batteries (which didn't look too terrible) but it almost looks like some solder joints near the open end were a little burned, and it still won't boot after cleaning off more of the leaked acid.  Anywhere else I should really check?  I assume this is a fairly common issue...

[Wally1]

Hang in there, Leech buddy.

 

[Wally1]

Why doesn't somebody give advice?

 

The Portfolio is a great little machine!

 

 

[+DarkLord]

It is, I actually had one for a while and like them a lot.

 

I just don't have enough experience with one to offer Leech

any solid advice, but I hope someone else does.

 

[leech]

I got some battery corrosion cleaner stuff, going to work on it probably tonight and see if I can get it to boot.

[+DarkLord]

Sounds like a good start. Good luck!

 

[leech]

Did a good cleaning, filed off some gunk of the battery connection, put it back together and.. we have power!

Then I looked, it had some thick black grime on it, which weirdly only washed off with my 99.9% ISO.  Not sure if that's a common thing, or mine was used in an oil shop!

Now of course the question... how to get software on it... haha.  I saw someone did a compilation, but it needs a 128kb memory card, and I only have a 32KB one.

[+DarkLord]

Congratulations!