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Welcome CleanMyMac X, our new channel sponsor!
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After a short break, I'm back to the recapping and repairs. Join me as I try and get on top of this ever-increasing repair pile.
Subscribe to the Canadian Computer Collector's channel. It will make you more interesting:
facebook.com/canadiancomputercollector
Tinker Different
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#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:
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Alternatively, if you would like to make a small one-off donation, you can do so here:
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*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
Digital multimeter. Use the discount code BC15 to get 15% off!
kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1466435.uWclU20tgy
Bench power supply: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-ps-3010f-dc-power-supply-adjustable-switching-regulated-power-supply-variable-30v-10a?sca_ref=1466435.uWclU20tgy
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Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
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![Miscellaneous Repairs [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wKcbkgW9QEY/mqdefault.jpg "Miscellaneous Repairs [LIVE]
So many broken things!
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![Having fun repairing Macintosh SE/30s [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wg33Fwj-ADQ/mqdefault.jpg "Having fun repairing Macintosh SE/30s [LIVE]
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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
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![Macintosh IIsi Reloaded PSU Assembly Continues - Part 2 [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x0uEgRXxxNI/mqdefault.jpg "Macintosh IIsi Reloaded PSU Assembly Continues - Part 2 [LIVE]
With so many modern power supply replacements available for the Macintosh IIsi, why would anyone in their right mind build a complete reproduction? If you have a good answer, please let me know.
#retrocomputing #Macintosh #apple
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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):
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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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Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
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34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D
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![Building a Macintosh IIsi reloaded power supply [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x9tryhh8QPw/mqdefault.jpg "Building a Macintosh IIsi reloaded power supply [LIVE]
Thanks to Colin from This Does Not Compute for sending me the PCB!
#retrocomputing #Macintosh #apple
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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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5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF
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EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Vevor 150W Fume Extractor:
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Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
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Budget alternative fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
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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")
![Recapping a vintage display card [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xZep6ChAgi8/mqdefault.jpg "Recapping a vintage display card [LIVE]
This card looks very clean, but the output has artefacts. Will a recap and clean improve it?
#retrocomputing #Macintosh #computerrepair
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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#retrocomputing #macintosh #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:
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:
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ2CJ
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ2CR
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ1Cy
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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
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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
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