Power On Old Tech (such as a Macintosh Classic II) [Episode 1]
As promised, here is Episode 1 of my Mac Classic i7 series. In this video, we’ll be taking a look at some of things you should think about before powering on a classic Macintosh… or any old tech for that matter!
Video contents:
00:00 – Intro
02:23 – You’ve been warned
03:09 – Project management
03:50 – The Mac Cracker!
05:31 – Disassembling old (and most likely brittle) plastic
06:50 – Be cautious of CRTs
08:08 – Inside the Mac Classic II
10:02 – The Mac Classic II Logic Board
10:54 – What to inspect: PRAM battery (a.k.a.: CMOS or clock battery)
11:47 – What to inspect: Aluminum capacitors
13:11 – What to inspect: Socketed chips
14:30 – What to inspect: Cold (Dry) Solder Joints
15:31 – The Mac Classic II Analog Board
15:40 – What to inspect: Electrolytic capacitors
16:24 – What to inspect: Horizontal and Vertical Deflection Circuit
16:40 – What to inspect: Flyback transformer
17:52 – Wrapping up hypothetical repairs
18:53 – Powering it up
20:10 – Outro
Here are a few links you may find useful:
« Mac Cracker » T15 12 inch long screw driver – https://www.amazon.com/uoboeuq-12inch-Magnetic-Screwdrivers-Security/dp/B08L6DWJNN/
iFixit Mako 64 piece Screw Driver Set – https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-299-4-Driver-Bit-64pc/dp/B0189YWOIO/
Console 5 – Compact Mac Cap Kits – https://console5.com/store/computer-cap-kits/mac-68k-cap-kits.html
And thanks to my fellow content creators for their footage:
The 8-Bit Guy – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8uT9cgJorJPWu7ITLGo9Ww
This Does Not Compute – https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisDoesNotCompute
Stupid Circuit Board Repair – https://www.youtube.com/user/hitandrepair
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