Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Buy the new formula STIRRI (AMTECH NC-559) V3-TF here: amzn.to/49T3flo
I've been sold a lie!
For the past five years I've been using and recommending AMTECH NC-559-V2-TF flux. But apparently I've actually been using AMTECH NC-559-ASM-TF. How did this happen?
I was deceived, and now I know the truth!
But wait, there's more! Check out part 2 of this Flux saga here:
youtu.be/7ykYYLTtnKE
Many thanks to AMTECH for their patience, and providing the information I was looking for:
amtechdirect.com
Thanks to my good friends Jay from the House of Moth:
youtube.com/c/TheHouseOfMoth
and Steve from Mac84:
youtube.com/c/Mac84
Please subscribe to their channels to make me look good.
And thanks to Louis Rossmann for getting me started on the computer repair journey all those years ago:
youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup
Recap-a-Mac capacitor replacement guides:
https://recapamac.com.au/
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
patreon.com/branchuscreations
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Tools/Products used (paid links):
New formula AMTECH NC-599-V3-TF flux: amzn.to/39KhfmF
T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: amzn.to/2PmRagt
Soldering station: amzn.to/31QvCMW
Soldering iron tip (T12): amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): amzn.to/2SeUpHg
Hot air rework: amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative hot air rework: amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaner: amzn.to/2ZJKFtB
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: amzn.to/2HuG0oU
Solder: amzn.to/2ZCUurA
Solder wick: amzn.to/2L1Xgjg
UV Solder mask: amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Precision tweezers: amzn.to/2NqkhPz
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): amzn.to/2J2Aisf
Buy the new formula STIRRI (AMTECH NC-559) V3-TF here: amzn.to/49T3flo
I've been sold a lie!
For the past five years I've been using and recommending AMTECH NC-559-V2-TF flux. But apparently I've actually been using AMTECH NC-559-ASM-TF. How did this happen?
I was deceived, and now I know the truth!
But wait, there's more! Check out part 2 of this Flux saga here:
youtu.be/7ykYYLTtnKE
Many thanks to AMTECH for their patience, and providing the information I was looking for:
amtechdirect.com
Thanks to my good friends Jay from the House of Moth:
youtube.com/c/TheHouseOfMoth
and Steve from Mac84:
youtube.com/c/Mac84
Please subscribe to their channels to make me look good.
And thanks to Louis Rossmann for getting me started on the computer repair journey all those years ago:
youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup
Recap-a-Mac capacitor replacement guides:
https://recapamac.com.au/
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
patreon.com/branchuscreations
Alternatively, if you would like to make a small one-off donation, you can do so here:
paypal.me/branchus
Tools/Products used (paid links):
New formula AMTECH NC-599-V3-TF flux: amzn.to/39KhfmF
T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: amzn.to/2PmRagt
Soldering station: amzn.to/31QvCMW
Soldering iron tip (T12): amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): amzn.to/2SeUpHg
Hot air rework: amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative hot air rework: amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaner: amzn.to/2ZJKFtB
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: amzn.to/2HuG0oU
Solder: amzn.to/2ZCUurA
Solder wick: amzn.to/2L1Xgjg
UV Solder mask: amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Precision tweezers: amzn.to/2NqkhPz
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): amzn.to/2J2Aisf
![Building a BRAND NEW Macintosh IIfx reloaded - Part 4 [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LW_vCyd4MF4/mqdefault.jpg "Building a BRAND NEW Macintosh IIfx reloaded - Part 4 [LIVE]
All of the surface mount components are in place, now I just have to do the through-hole components. Who knows, I might even get to test it today!
Heres a link to part 1:
https://youtube.com/live/xfMGfOEutAY
And heres a link to part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/live/r6mKrA4wOc4
And heres a link to part 3:
https://youtube.com/live/nnbHP9T1F6k
IIfx logic board recreation GitHub
https://github.com/TheRealBolle/IIfx
Do you like my funny t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here:
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Stirri Product range (affiliate link) includes 10% discount:
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#retrocomputing #apple #computerrepair
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
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*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
SOLDERING IRON
Hakko FX951: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW
Budget alternative (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/46wfQrL
SOLDERING IRON TIPS:
Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): https://amzn.to/45NSrBK
Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): https://amzn.to/3YVH5K0
Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): https://amzn.to/3sx8lSU
Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): https://amzn.to/44tAo2A
HOT AIR STATION:
Quick 861DW: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
SOLDER:
Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: https://amzn.to/3uviEIg
FLUX (Get 10% off with BRANCHUS discount code):
StirriASM-TF: https://stirri.com/products/stirri-asm-tf
SOLDER WICK:
Goot Wick 2mm: https://amzn.to/3YWlRvw
TWEEZERS:
Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
DT71 DIGITAL MULTIMETER TWEEZERS:
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OTHER:
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: https://amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf")
![Repairing a battery damaged Macintosh SE/30 - Part 3 [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MDMn0k4PB60/mqdefault.jpg "Repairing a battery damaged Macintosh SE/30 - Part 3 [LIVE]
A PRAM battery has puked all over this poor Macintosh SE/30. Can I bring it back to life again?
Do you like my funny t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here:
https://bit.ly/3OrJZkT
Stirri Product range (affiliate link) includes 10% discount:
https://stirri.com/BRANCHUS
Tinker Different
https://tinkerdifferent.com
#retrocomputing #macintosh #computerrepair
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations
Of if would like to make a small donation, you can do so here:
https://www.paypal.me/branchus
*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
SOLDERING IRON
Hakko FX951: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW
Budget alternative (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/46wfQrL
SOLDERING IRON TIPS:
Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): https://amzn.to/45NSrBK
Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): https://amzn.to/3YVH5K0
Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): https://amzn.to/3sx8lSU
Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): https://amzn.to/44tAo2A
HOT AIR STATION:
Quick 861DW: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
SOLDER:
Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: https://amzn.to/3uviEIg
FLUX (Get 10% off with BRANCHUS discount code):
StirriASM-TF: https://stirri.com/products/stirri-asm-tf
SOLDER WICK:
Goot Wick 2mm: https://amzn.to/3YWlRvw
TWEEZERS:
Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
DT71 DIGITAL MULTIMETER TWEEZERS:
https://amzn.to/41VcvSb
5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner:
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Vevor 150W Fume Extractor:
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EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ2CR
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ1Cy
CA site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ2C5
OTHER AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS
Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Budget alternative hot air rework: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Budget alternative fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
HEPA filters for KOTTO fume extractor: https://amzn.to/3Kzr3id
UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: https://amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf")
![A box full of repairs [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NFgj84Z1n-Y/mqdefault.jpg "A box full of repairs [LIVE]
For someone who doesnt do repairs anymore, Im sure doing a lot of repairs!
Do you like my funny t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here:
https://bit.ly/3OrJZkT
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Tinker Different
https://tinkerdifferent.com
#RetroComputing #VintageMacintosh #ComputerRepair
Recap-a-Mac capacitor replacement guides:
https://recapamac.com.au/
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations
Alternatively, if you would like to make a small one-off donation, you can do so here:
https://www.paypal.me/branchus
*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Digital multimeter. Use the discount code BC15 to get 15% off!
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Bench power supply: https://kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-ps-3010f-dc-power-supply-adjustable-switching-regulated-power-supply-variable-30v-10a?sca_ref=1466435.uWclU20tgy
Flux: https://amzn.to/3LyY7FQ
T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): https://amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Soldering station: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW
Soldering iron tip (T12): https://amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/2SeUpHg
Hot air rework: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative hot air rework: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaner: https://amzn.to/2ZJKFtB
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
Solder: https://amzn.to/2ZCUurA
Solder wick: https://amzn.to/2L1Xgjg
UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Precision tweezers: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: https://amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf")
