An embarrassing long time ago, I set off on an effort to restore a collection of Mac IIci. I had much to learn. I knew enough to replace capacitors and clear corroded traces, but I lacked the knowledge to tackle serious problems. I may still lack that knowledge, but I'm going to try again. This time, with a collection of Mac IIsi. (I will get back to the IIci, but I want to start with these IIsi to clear out mental cobwebs and space in my workshop.)
Even longer ago, I successfully restored my first Mac IIsi, and I documented my efforts here. This provides me with one known good Mac IIsi, which is a decent place to start. I've now accumulated six non-working IIsi in my workshop. Two are battery bombed, so I don't expect much of them, but the other four have hope.
To keep things straight, I'm labeling them A through G, using the phonetic alphabet. That makes Alpha the first Mac IIsi I restored back in 2021 (not in the picture above). It will be pressed into service when necessary for testing. Baker will be another system I partially restored back in 2021. Looking at my old work caused a bit of cringe, but the cap replacement looks passable. However, I attempted some fancy bodge work which I now suspect is unnecessary. So that's where I'm starting.
Even longer ago, I successfully restored my first Mac IIsi, and I documented my efforts here. This provides me with one known good Mac IIsi, which is a decent place to start. I've now accumulated six non-working IIsi in my workshop. Two are battery bombed, so I don't expect much of them, but the other four have hope.
To keep things straight, I'm labeling them A through G, using the phonetic alphabet. That makes Alpha the first Mac IIsi I restored back in 2021 (not in the picture above). It will be pressed into service when necessary for testing. Baker will be another system I partially restored back in 2021. Looking at my old work caused a bit of cringe, but the cap replacement looks passable. However, I attempted some fancy bodge work which I now suspect is unnecessary. So that's where I'm starting.
