Recent content by macoslove

Interestingly this machine came from an elderly mans basement as was untouched for quite some time and had a school district listed on it. He reported having procured it at a district auction in the late 90's. I wonder if he tinkered back then or if it was done at the school. Its case holds...

Its amazing how proper tools make the difference (or at least better tools) for look at what I see! I don't see issues with the U26 and U27 but my eyes are not the eyes of a master. However there are a lot of of discoveries on the via areas. My plain eyes totally missed the repair and the...

I didn't even know this was a thing. For all I know, I know nothing... Is this the path to the Hemlock?

Good to know about IPA. I think this was in a smokers home as well so that would also explain some of the 'film' coating.

Interesting, I bet I can get a heat-sink for it. I recall the jumper selections on my old 'blue and white' G3 that could adjust the cpu (at cost of warranty). Is this essentially the same idea just without simple jumpers?

What is the negative about keeping it? Does it cause issues or is it just 'old'?

Its been a long time but I somehow remember it working though it may have been due to the dual boot setup of OS9 classic and X

Another 7200 board was found! Good golly, these things seem to be replicating somewhere in my shop... This one is backed up by my man 'Tyrone' as pictured. I thought those only came in size 'D' Are there Scotty or Billy branded batteries out there? There ought to be.

I picked the wrong job! I should have been soldering all these years. May not be good at it but it sure it enjoyable.

That is the residue left after performing the task you describe. An Ultrasonic cleaner is in my future.

Looking at this it makes me wonder what Macintosh board has the largest amount of capacitors upon it. An abundance makes my heart happy! And what does it mean when you get a chime but no video output from one of these? I performed a recapping and that was the result. Before the caps I had no...

Here is the video output I get. It starts with a bit of green and eventually resolves to grey as shown. I am at a loss as to where to look from here.

I am glad it was caught! It now lives again! Gotta love it!

Ah good to know! I guess there were more than just the bodge mistakes with this guy!

Well, here's to the next step! No destruction found from the fishy caps and for that I am thankful.