Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I show my newly acquired Macintosh Color Classic and how to adjust the CRT display. I briefly compare with an LC575 and close with an SE Reloaded project update. This is the first of several videos I intend to make on the Color Classic.
🙏 SPECIAL THANKS to Kay Koba in Tokyo who made this video possible.
• Kay's ROM-inator Kits: en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/rom-inator-resurrections
• Kay's Blog is here: ameblo.jp/keroxiee1016/entry-12682620033.html
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro & Problem Description
1:24 — Opening the Case
2:33 — Adjustments Explained
5:20 — Plastic Tools & Rubber Gloves
7:21 — CAUTION & Warm-up
9:26 — Making Adjustments
18:18 —Thoughts about Performance
22:00 — Compared to LC575
23:14 — Special Thanks
25:02 — UPDATE: SE Reloaded Project
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY:
• Torx T15 with LONG 12" (30cm) neck (to open vintage Macs): amzn.to/3HplzJb
• Dual-lined Rubber Gloves for Electrical work (Amazon Japan): amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00J6Z7JF4
• High Voltage Rubber Gloves (Amazon USA): amzn.to/30ivzxN
NOTE: I think these high voltage gloves are probably too thick to be usable for a Mac CRT application. Even dishwashing gloves are better than nothing at all. Unfortunately, the gloves I purchased from Amazon Japan (which I feel are just right), aren't sold on Amazon USA.
• Goot brand 6pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon Japan — What I have and show in my video, but sadly, it's Out of Stock as of May 2025): amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0036RJ5GE
• HOZAN brand 5pc kit (Amazon Japan, in-stock in May 2025): bit.ly/3ZEYasZ
• 8pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon USA — Outrageous Price!): amzn.to/3FGA32P
• 9pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon USA — Discontinued): amzn.to/3vg8ZBB
💡 TIP: If you're able to buy from EBAY, check out their alignment tools here: ebay.com/shop/radio-alignment-tool?_nkw=radio+alignment+tool
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you don't click the "amzn.to" Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
📚 REFERENCE
• My screen size template for US Letter paper: bit.ly/3BJeJGc
• My screen size template for A4 paper: bit.ly/3lGmgA8
• Service Source "Adjustments" section: bit.ly/3UVfyXz
• Most of the Service Source adjustments on 1 page (see pg.101): bit.ly/3j5un7t
• General advice about the rotatable Purity tabs on Sony Trinitron CRTs: bit.ly/2YOXu8t
• Boot from a specific SCSI ID (CMD-OPT-Shift-DEL-ID#): bit.ly/3FZw7JB
💾 SOFTWARE
• Display Service Utility: bit.ly/3j9XQgI
• System Enabler 401 to boot CC from System 7.1 (not needed for 7.5): macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-system-enablers
• JPEGview (view Jpg & Tiff files Full Screen): macintoshgarden.org/apps/jpegview
🙏 SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS TO:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (monthly channel contributor via Paypal)
💰SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
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#ColorClassic #SonyTrinitron #CRTalignment #JDW
I show my newly acquired Macintosh Color Classic and how to adjust the CRT display. I briefly compare with an LC575 and close with an SE Reloaded project update. This is the first of several videos I intend to make on the Color Classic.
🙏 SPECIAL THANKS to Kay Koba in Tokyo who made this video possible.
• Kay's ROM-inator Kits: en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/rom-inator-resurrections
• Kay's Blog is here: ameblo.jp/keroxiee1016/entry-12682620033.html
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro & Problem Description
1:24 — Opening the Case
2:33 — Adjustments Explained
5:20 — Plastic Tools & Rubber Gloves
7:21 — CAUTION & Warm-up
9:26 — Making Adjustments
18:18 —Thoughts about Performance
22:00 — Compared to LC575
23:14 — Special Thanks
25:02 — UPDATE: SE Reloaded Project
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY:
• Torx T15 with LONG 12" (30cm) neck (to open vintage Macs): amzn.to/3HplzJb
• Dual-lined Rubber Gloves for Electrical work (Amazon Japan): amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00J6Z7JF4
• High Voltage Rubber Gloves (Amazon USA): amzn.to/30ivzxN
NOTE: I think these high voltage gloves are probably too thick to be usable for a Mac CRT application. Even dishwashing gloves are better than nothing at all. Unfortunately, the gloves I purchased from Amazon Japan (which I feel are just right), aren't sold on Amazon USA.
• Goot brand 6pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon Japan — What I have and show in my video, but sadly, it's Out of Stock as of May 2025): amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0036RJ5GE
• HOZAN brand 5pc kit (Amazon Japan, in-stock in May 2025): bit.ly/3ZEYasZ
• 8pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon USA — Outrageous Price!): amzn.to/3FGA32P
• 9pc CRT Adjustment Tool kit (Amazon USA — Discontinued): amzn.to/3vg8ZBB
💡 TIP: If you're able to buy from EBAY, check out their alignment tools here: ebay.com/shop/radio-alignment-tool?_nkw=radio+alignment+tool
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you don't click the "amzn.to" Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
📚 REFERENCE
• My screen size template for US Letter paper: bit.ly/3BJeJGc
• My screen size template for A4 paper: bit.ly/3lGmgA8
• Service Source "Adjustments" section: bit.ly/3UVfyXz
• Most of the Service Source adjustments on 1 page (see pg.101): bit.ly/3j5un7t
• General advice about the rotatable Purity tabs on Sony Trinitron CRTs: bit.ly/2YOXu8t
• Boot from a specific SCSI ID (CMD-OPT-Shift-DEL-ID#): bit.ly/3FZw7JB
💾 SOFTWARE
• Display Service Utility: bit.ly/3j9XQgI
• System Enabler 401 to boot CC from System 7.1 (not needed for 7.5): macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-system-enablers
• JPEGview (view Jpg & Tiff files Full Screen): macintoshgarden.org/apps/jpegview
🙏 SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS TO:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (monthly channel contributor via Paypal)
💰SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
paypal.me/supportJDW
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#ColorClassic #SonyTrinitron #CRTalignment #JDW
![Macintosh Calligraphy Review [Vintage 1986]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QCRRNvidT-U/mqdefault.jpg "Macintosh Calligraphy Review [Vintage 1986]
Mac Calligraphy (マック書道) is digital ink brush software for the Macintosh 512k, released in 1986 by the Enzan-Hoshigumi Co. (株式会社演算星組) based in Tokyo, Japan. Runs in Mini vMac emulation on a modern Mac.
🏢 Enzan-Hoshigumi website (2004):
https://bit.ly/2N0ObJ9
💾 DOWNLOADS:
• Mac Calligraphy: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/maccalligraphy
• Other Apps by Enzan-Hoshigumi: https://macintoshgarden.org/author/enzan-hoshigumi-co
• Mini vMac: https://www.gryphel.com/c/minivmac/dnld_std.html
• Mini vMac Blank Disk Images & ROM: https://bit.ly/39I6vRb
• Mini vMac Getting Started: https://www.gryphel.com/c/minivmac/start.html
• MacUser Magazine Nov. 87: https://bit.ly/36v0aq3
👓 Calligraphy at Reed College & Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech:
https://www.reed.edu/calligraphy/notable_quotes.html
🍏 Susan Kare designed the original font family for the Macintosh:
https://bit.ly/2SWyBlz
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![Apple HD20SC: Recapping the SONY PSU [Hard Disk 20SC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qof-Wjj_rWI/mqdefault.jpg "Apple HD20SC: Recapping the SONY PSU [Hard Disk 20SC]
Learn how to open the Apple Hard Disk 20SC top cover & recap the SONY CR-43 power supply. Also applies to the 40SC, 80SC & 160SC.
🔍 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
4:47 — Opening the Case
16:13 — Initial Voltage Measurements
21:42 — Recapping
39:01 — Post-recap Measurements
49:08 — Reassembly
53:39 — Boot Test & Benchmarks
1:00:17 — Final Words
🛠 TOOL REQUIREMENTS
• Capacitors - Mouser Cart: https://bit.ly/2nsU3l6
NOTE: Cart contains my recommended cap for C214. No worries!
• Small, flat-head screwdriver
• Bulldog Clip (helpful to pry off back case): https://amzn.to/2H7lIhF
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3NoFkxN
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️3 alcohol choices because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning.
• Soldering iron with °F-only LCD & Solder Kit (80W, cheap!): https://amzn.to/36BYi0K
or
• Soldering Station (120W, ESD safe): https://amzn.to/30g1Frt
or
• HAKKO (Japanese) Soldering Station (70W ceramic core): https://amzn.to/2YvIo42
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.82mm): https://amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• Desoldering wick (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3iMAnA5
💁♂️TIP: Set soldering iron temperature to 350°C. Dont use lead-free solder.
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
✏️ CAPACITOR DATA (Measured): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ep3kz2229ORI6euaM0qNeN_txZiJhhvH7oje3TEY_dI/
📷 FLICKR (SE/30, socketed accelerator and more!)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/66071596@N00/albums/72157633873937322
🗣 Join us at http://68kmla.org and the Vintage Apple Macintosh Enthusiasts FaceBook group for more vintage Mac tips, trade and help.
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![Apple 400k Floppy Drive Lube Repair [1984 Macintosh]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Se10T6gPl-c/mqdefault.jpg "Apple 400k Floppy Drive Lube Repair [1984 Macintosh]
Lubrication is the most common repair for the 400k floppy drive (OA-D34V) used in the Macintosh 128k and Lisa 2 in 1984, as well as the 512k and Macintosh XL in 1985. My video shows what you need to know.
☝️ If my video helped fix your 400k drive, I would appreciate your visiting my iFixit page to click the blue Give the author +30 points! button here: https://bit.ly/2FTBHiM
0:00 Intro
0:20 Opening the Mac
2:10 Discharging the CRT
3:58 Removing Motherboard & Floppy Drive
6:56 Cleaning Moving Parts
10:25 Head Cleaning
11:16 Lubrication
17:01 Reassembly
23:34 Testing
27:18 Closing Thoughts
📝 NOTE: This video does not cover all possible problems that could be wrong with your single-sided 400k floppy drive. The lubrication repair shown is usually sufficient to fix most 400k drives because hardened grease has prevents key mechanical parts from moving. Also note the later Macintosh 512Ke and Plus (1986) have 800k floppy drives which are not covered by this video guide (drive lubrication points are different).
🛠️ Required Items:
• Torx T15 with LONG neck: https://amzn.to/2ScAskx
• Bulldog Clip (helpful to pry off back case): https://amzn.to/2H7lIhF
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/39IAnPy
or
• 99.9% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2MkjS3h
or
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️3 alcohol choices because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning.
• Silicone Grease: https://amzn.to/2UbTASh
or
• Super Lube 21030 Synthetic PTFE Grease (NOT Silicone!): https://amzn.to/4o43gbB
• Cotton Swabs
• Phillips Screwdriver (+)
• Anti-Static Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/2uSTy74
• Flat-head (-) Screwdriver (for CRT discharging)
• Wire with alligator clips at both ends (for CRT discharging)
🔋 PRAM Battery: https://amzn.to/2R1qYZE
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
📚 Useful Information:
• 400k Floppy Drive Specifications: https://bit.ly/2T5sNGC
• Lubrication Tips: https://bit.ly/35rMN8Y
• Clicking sound Fix: https://bit.ly/36yTjfB
• Disks always locked cause: https://bit.ly/2QVbh5l
🗣 Join us at http://68kmla.org and the Vintage Apple Macintosh Enthusiasts FaceBook group for more vintage Mac tips, trade and help.
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![Macintosh SE Reloaded BUILD [Part 1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WCDNsdx-VxE/mqdefault.jpg "Macintosh SE Reloaded BUILD [Part 1]
Have a battery-bombed Macintosh SE logic board? Watch me solder new components to a beautiful new motherboard! (Part II & later videos are here: https://bit.ly/3xHSp02 )
[ Special thanks to Kai Robinson for making this possible. ]
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:45 — Historical Tidbits & Mac Plus Comparison
4:17 — Purpose of the SE Reloaded Build
6:42 — Two SE logic board types
9:11 — The Build
10:35 — 0.1uF ceramic capacitor install
14:56 — ⚠️C67 WARNING! (H-sync) DONT INSTALL!
18:15 — C18, C19 & C40 install
21:47 — Resistor install
28:54 — L1 & L4 install
31:06 — Axial capacitor ESR check & install
42:06 — RP1 & RP2 install
43:47 — Q1 transistor install
44:40 — Closing words & Thanks
🗣️ SE Reloaded discussion on TinkerDifferent: https://bit.ly/3yLLjJ0
🛒 BUY
• (Mouser Cart in My BOM under 📚 REFERENCE below.)
• SE Reloaded board from MacEffects (red): https://bit.ly/39yehBv
• Lead-forming tool (if you dont want to eye-it like me): https://amzn.to/3G0Sejb
• 10x Loupe: https://amzn.to/3tW1lf0
• 5x/11x Magnifier: https://amzn.to/3lGogXI
• Torx T15 with LONG neck (to open Mac): https://amzn.to/2ScAskx
• Hakko Soldering Station (Fisher Price colors): https://amzn.to/3ArxBJ6
💁♂️TIP: Use 350°C & Leaded solder.
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 1.6mm): https://amzn.to/3IGuxxm
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm): https://amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• 2-spool Solder Holder: https://amzn.to/39hIMbt
• AMTECH 559 V2 Flux (flawed plunger): https://amzn.to/3Muf4C2
• MG Chemicals Flux (great plunger): https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Desoldering wick: https://amzn.to/3iMAnA5
• DE-5000 Handheld LCR Meter (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/2ScttJz
The best handheld meter to check capacitor ESR. Includes all 3 accessories: TL-21, TL-22 & TL-23.
(If Amazon is out of stock, please check EBAY.)
• Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/3MApWyb
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3NoFkxN
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2MkjS3h
💁♂️I gave you 3 alcohol choices above because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do click & purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
📚 REFERENCE
• My BOM (newer than the paper version in my video): https://bit.ly/3MF7BA9
• Kais Main Github page: https://bit.ly/4mqHgIy
• Kais videos on the SE Reloaded: https://bit.ly/3yQqOea
• Mac SE Service Source Manual: https://bit.ly/3MykhsC
• Guide to Macintosh Family Hardware: https://bit.ly/3lv4xLc
• Unitron Mac512: https://bit.ly/3sNerMa
• AppleWorld 1987 video: https://bit.ly/3sNed7z
• Computer Chronicles video on the SE: https://youtu.be/JjHzPuGi5Js
• Motherboard Horror Pics 😱: https://bit.ly/3LxK2Yw
🙏 MY SINCERE THANKS to these recent Paypal contributors (April & May 2022):
• Philippe from France
• Joe Williams (previous supporter)
• 2dfx
• Daniel from Hawaii
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (monthly supporter)
🙇♂️ SPECIAL THANKS to some great people at the TinkerDifferent forum who kindly submitted motherboard photos for me to consider using in my video: https://bit.ly/3MDF5ih
💰HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL
https://www.paypal.me/supportJDW
(If you do very kindly donate, it would be a wonderful help if you could let me know if I have permission to use your full name, or use something like John in Texas, when I give you public thanks in a future video. Pronunciation help is also appreciated!)
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🎶 Music Credits
• Defense Matrix, CC BY-SA 3.0, by Vyra: https://bit.ly/3lx9W4h
• そんな感じ feat. 初音ミク (That Kind of Feeling feat. Hatsune Miku. Instrumental version), CC BY-SA 3.0, by Vyra: https://bit.ly/3lAKfjn
• Stay The Night by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
• Darkest Before Dawn, CC BY-SA 4.0, by TEKNOAXE: https://bit.ly/3lDFYLP
• Human Among Us, CC BY-SA 4.0, by TEKNOAXE: https://bit.ly/3LzEsVS
• Atari Upgrade, CC BY-SA 4.0, by TEKNOAXE: https://bit.ly/3a9mwUR
#Macintosh #SEreloaded #Motherboard #JDW")
