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Smaller, thinner, quieter model of the Playstation 2 (SCPH-700xx) released by Sony in September, 2004.

Moldy console with no thermal solution yet.

Hello everyone, I am a complete noob to this.

Just pulled this SCPH-77004 out of our basement and quickly took it apart, I can see and smell that there is mold inside it, it is not that crazy but I would like to get rid of it. I managed to clean up everything but the motherboard. Would it be fine to carefully clean it with 99% isopropyl alcohol and a brush? Also the thermal pad was breaking apart in dry pieces so I took that off, I suppose just plain modern thermal paste would work all right with it if not better after cleaning it up with iso.

Please let me know your thoughts, thank you!

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Mold spores are still present on the board is isopropyl alcohol won't kill them. A strong solution of chlorine bleach and water is needed. You'll also need to deal with the other parts as best as you can anything like switches, speakers or microphones can't be done as the water won't evaporate cleanly.

A one to five dilution using distilled water is what I use dipping the board and non porous parts for 30 sec's a wipe down with paper towel and compressed air as needed. Remove all foam and tape.

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To add: You need to replace the thermal pad for a new thermal pad. Please do not replace it for thermal paste. You can apply the new thermal pad after cleaning everything, yes.

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