leech Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally1 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hang in there, Leech buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally1 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Why doesn't somebody give advice? The Portfolio is a great little machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 I got some battery corrosion cleaner stuff, going to work on it probably tonight and see if I can get it to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Sounds like a good start. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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