Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch me swap the FAN in a Macintosh Color Classic for a quieter 80mm Noctua. BONUS RetroBright content added for those who watch to the end!
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:20 — Disassembly
2:59 — Noctua Fan & Specs
6:43 — Preliminary Testing
9:36 — Installation
13:14 — After-install Fan Noise Comparison
16:01 — Conclusion, Bonus & Thanks
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY
• Noctua NF-A8 PWM 80x25mm Fan: amzn.to/3GmcMSc
• Hazet 803LG-T15 (25cm shaft): amzn.to/3DzTbMm
• 3:1 Heatshrink Tube kit: amzn.to/3lOhArx
• HAKKO (Japanese) Soldering Station (70W ceramic core): amzn.to/2YvIo42
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm): amzn.to/3GzJbVl
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📚 REFERENCE
• Noctua NF-A8 pinout diagram: bit.ly/31zlyNN
• Power Color Classic Resource: powercc.org
• Stock CC Fan Data (NMB 3110NL-04W-B20): bit.ly/3GmstZC
• Decibel X (iOS app): dB Sound Level Meter: apple.co/2Hsat3u
🎥 My older FAN video covering SE & SE/30 fans: youtu.be/05Ny96rWQ_k
🇯🇵 My friend Kay Koba in Tokyo has some vintage Mac goodies that may interest you:
en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1
🙏 SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS TO THESE KIND PAYPAL SUPPORTERS:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (⭐ monthly supporter)
• Joe Williams
• Andrea from Italy (translates "Andrew" in English)
🙇♂️ My sincere and humble apologies to Andrea for mistaking "his" name as a woman's name!
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Watch me swap the FAN in a Macintosh Color Classic for a quieter 80mm Noctua. BONUS RetroBright content added for those who watch to the end!
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:20 — Disassembly
2:59 — Noctua Fan & Specs
6:43 — Preliminary Testing
9:36 — Installation
13:14 — After-install Fan Noise Comparison
16:01 — Conclusion, Bonus & Thanks
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY
• Noctua NF-A8 PWM 80x25mm Fan: amzn.to/3GmcMSc
• Hazet 803LG-T15 (25cm shaft): amzn.to/3DzTbMm
• 3:1 Heatshrink Tube kit: amzn.to/3lOhArx
• HAKKO (Japanese) Soldering Station (70W ceramic core): amzn.to/2YvIo42
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm): amzn.to/3GzJbVl
💵 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
• Noctua NF-A8 pinout diagram: bit.ly/31zlyNN
• Power Color Classic Resource: powercc.org
• Stock CC Fan Data (NMB 3110NL-04W-B20): bit.ly/3GmstZC
• Decibel X (iOS app): dB Sound Level Meter: apple.co/2Hsat3u
🎥 My older FAN video covering SE & SE/30 fans: youtu.be/05Ny96rWQ_k
🇯🇵 My friend Kay Koba in Tokyo has some vintage Mac goodies that may interest you:
en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1
🙏 SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS TO THESE KIND PAYPAL SUPPORTERS:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (⭐ monthly supporter)
• Joe Williams
• Andrea from Italy (translates "Andrew" in English)
🙇♂️ My sincere and humble apologies to Andrea for mistaking "his" name as a woman's name!
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![Recapping an MMI 10MB Hard Drive [Part 1 of 3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/okWqwhMlvK0/mqdefault.jpg "Recapping an MMI 10MB Hard Drive [Part 1 of 3]
In Part 1 of this series, see me change the electrolytic capacitors on a vintage 1985 10MB Microcomputer Memories Inc. M112 hard disk drive. Tell me in the comments if you know which Apple Macintosh computers this HDD was used in!
🎬 Part 2 (PSU Recap): https://youtu.be/19n_qTfP7Vw
🎬 Part 3 (GCC HyperDrive): https://youtu.be/9c2eMR5h_NI
🔍 INDEX
0:00 Intro
4:59 Drive Overview
9:14 Disassembly
11:49 Recapping
25:07 Reassembly
27:49 Power-up Test
28:56 Closing Words
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY:
• Electrolytic Capacitors (6pcs total): https://bit.ly/3rlppFB
💁♂️I suggest you also order capacitors for other projects to possibly qualify for free shipping.
• Phillips Screwdriver (+) to remove circuit board.
• Cotton Swabs, for cleaning off flux with alcohol.
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3NoFkxN
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️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).
• Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x24 / 41x61cm): https://amzn.to/3bfAE9Z
or
• Hi-temp Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x12 / 41x30cm): https://amzn.to/2SOm1nK
• Wall socket Ground adapter for banana-jack Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/2Yvq5ge
• Needle Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/2U9Kc0M
• Wire Nippers 4.5: https://amzn.to/2J4Wkdk
• Soldering iron with °F-only LCD & Solder Kit (80W, cheap!): https://amzn.to/36BYi0K
or
• Soldering Station (120W, ESD safe very similar to my Hakko 937): https://amzn.to/30g1Frt
or
• HAKKO (Japanese) Soldering Station (70W but with ceramic core): https://amzn.to/2YvIo42
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 1.6mm): https://amzn.to/3IGuxxm
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.82mm): https://amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• MG Chemicals FLUX: https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Desoldering wick: https://amzn.to/3iMAnA5
• UV Solder Mask (covers exposed PCB traces): https://amzn.to/3hogoaE
💁♂️Set soldering iron temperature to 350°C normally. Dont use lead-free solder.
• DE-5000 Handheld LCR Meter: https://amzn.to/2ScttJz
💁♂️The best handheld meter to check capacitor ESR, capacitance, etc. Includes all 3 accessories: TL-21, TL-22 & TL-23.
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📚 MMI HISTORICAL REFERENCE
• Drive Spec Manual at Computer History Museum (CHM): https://bit.ly/3tp3fUO
• MMI Ad showing specs like ST-412 Interface (search the PDF for MMI): https://bit.ly/3rgDVy9
• Drive Specs on TheRef (archived): https://bit.ly/2MOfOYK
• MMI Incorporation Documents (click links under Recent filings... ): https://bit.ly/3oQPquR
• Financial condition, company move in Aug. 1985: https://lat.ms/39FAStm
• Dec.1984 Product Announcement (search PDF for microcomputer): https://bit.ly/3cBt0eA
• MMI portable HDD ad: https://bit.ly/3odv7qY
• Hard Drive Bible: see pp.168-169 on slider: https://bit.ly/3cBzD08
• MFM HDD Replacement #1 (requires BeagleBone Green): https://www.pdp8.net/mfm/mfm.shtml
• MFM HDD Replacement #2 (more expensive than #1): https://www.drem.info/tech-info
📚 15-YEAR SERVICE LIFE FOR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
• Nichicon Life Calculator (15 years max!): https://bit.ly/3axtZJQ
• Rubycon (search for 15): https://bit.ly/2NQjh9F
• Elna (search for fifteen): https://bit.ly/3jaE6bs
• Nippon Chemi-Con (search for 15 years): https://bit.ly/3pIwG1z
⬇️ I dumped the drives EPROM using a T48 Programmer in May 2024: https://tinyurl.com/3vb39fjv
🎦 How to Choose Capacitors for Recapping: https://youtu.be/6PKaj9-1xIs
🙏 HUMBLE & SINCERE THANKS to Stephen in San Francisco for his extremely generous contribution by Paypal in Jan. 2021. Be sure to check out his 3D printable vintage Mac parts on MakerBot Thingiverse. Get them from Shapeways if you dont have your own 3D printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/stephenlulz/designs
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![Speaker Replacement: mid-2015 MacBook Pro 15 A1398 [Revised]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pBaNHAKfW04/mqdefault.jpg "Speaker Replacement: mid-2015 MacBook Pro 15 A1398 [Revised]
4K video shows crackling speaker problem, 15 MBP Retina (11,5) teardown, left & right speakers replaced, reassembly, and speaker testing. This Mac is my daily driver, used to edit and render my YouTube videos. I wish you all a very Happy New Year in 2022!
✔️ This is an improved version of my original video. The tiny ribbon cable I accidentally neglected to mention in my original video is now clearly mentioned. Original video: https://youtu.be/zGzx1d1sfmM
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Crackling LEFT Speaker
1:19 — Pricing & Genuine Apple Parts
4:22 — Teardown
16:27 — Speaker Replacement & Reassembly
25:58 — Testing
27:58 — Closing Thoughts
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY
• Apple Genuine Service Parts BOTH SPEAKERS from EBAY tecknic-lee: https://bit.ly/40WlbHI
(Sadly, unavailable for the 2015 MBP 15 as of February 2025)
• Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/3eC4hX2
• Plastic Tweezer Set: https://amzn.to/3HpzKbh
• Rocket Blower: https://amzn.to/31854vM
ALTERNATIVE SPEAKERS...
• Both Speakers (NOT Genuine Apple!): https://amzn.to/3EFrker
• iFixit LEFT Speaker (USED! Not Genuine Apple?): https://bit.ly/3qxPSAQ
• iFixit RIGHT Speaker (USED! Not Genuine Apple?): https://bit.ly/3sFLW3K
• Grounding Wrist Strap, Silicone Pad & Wall Socket Adapter: https://amzn.to/4dOZ8sd
• Sony D100 Recorder: Sadly discontinued in March 2021, it can still be found on EBAY and ranks among the best compact handheld field recorders money can buy. Similar grade alternatives:
• Tascam DR-100MKIII: https://amzn.to/3ENeriv
• Sony D10: https://amzn.to/3eFJj9J
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🔴 UPDATE on Right Speaker DEFECT 🔴
My dealings with technic-lee show them to be an honest and friendly EBAY vendor who I highly recommend. These courteous folks responded promptly and very professionally to my mention of the Right speaker crackle defect. They resolved the speaker issue to my complete satisfaction. It was definitely my best transaction experience on EBAY to date. Regarding the Apple logos missing on the Service Parts, they offered this helpful information:
We wish Apple would put logos on their service parts but unfortunately they don’t. It would definitely help with consumers wanting to repair their own machines. We can only guess it’s because the parts are internal and only meant for authorized service providers to install. However, that may change soon as Apple has announced their Self Service Repair where they will start selling their parts directly to consumers.
The number on the box is the Apple part number. The part is made in a factory in China. Not sure if it’s Foxcon, where they produce the iPhone, or Flex, in Singapore, or some other factory. They are pretty tight-lipped about it and since they ship the parts from their warehouses in United States, we see no addresses or information to give us any clues. We aren’t even sure if the parts come in similar packaging in other countries. All the parts come in the same plain brown boxes or envelopes, with the Apple part number label and green tape.
📚 REFERENCE
• PHOTO I printed on paper to remember screw locations: https://bit.ly/3pFF733
• MUSIC used in this video is MydNyte from the YouTube Audio Library:
https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary
• iFixit LEFT Speaker GUIDE: https://bit.ly/3sJIDsj
• iFixit RIGHT Speaker GUIDE: https://bit.ly/3mJU7YZ
• $300 Apple Speaker Repair price mentioned here: https://bit.ly/3qxvfF6
🙏 SPECIAL THANKS TO:
• Stephen Arsenault (BetterBit), who kindly sent me the cute little Happy Mac PCB pin which affixes by a strong magnet. If you like it, be sure to click Star (upper right corner) on the project page, which also talks about ordering (its a PCB): https://github.com/Stephen-Arsenault/happy-mac
🎥 My related 2015 15 MBP videos:
• CPU Repasting: https://youtu.be/_XQNGNAwrLw
• Swollen Batteries: https://youtu.be/Om1c-FCc5u0
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![Apple Hard Disk 20 (HD20) Recapping [Part 1 of 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pa4y1jRSdew/mqdefault.jpg "Apple Hard Disk 20 (HD20) Recapping [Part 1 of 2]
Watch me take apart and recap the RODIME 552 hard drive in an Apple HD20 drive enclosure using my new HAKKO FR-301 desoldering gun. I also replace the stock ELINA fan for a quiet Noctua. Watch Part-2 here: https://youtu.be/ve5PlBCBHfQ
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:56 — Take Apart
3:31 — FloppyEMU & Tash20
6:02 — Capacitor & Screw Locations
7:39 — Hakko FR-301 Overview
11:38 — Desoldering Old Capacitors
15:57 — Installing New Capacitors
21:14 — Pondering Lubrication
24:08 — Reassembly
25:38 — Noctua Fan
27:30 — Boot Test
29:09 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 BUY
• CAPACITORS, Mouser Cart (Rodime Drive only): https://bit.ly/45lCimt
• Noctua Fan (NF-A6x25): https://amzn.to/3LWl8VS
• Hakko FR-301 (Amazon USA): https://amzn.to/3tfgziR
I purchased this one on Amazon Japan: https://amzn.to/3tuQeO0
• Hakko Soldering Station (FX888DX): https://amzn.to/4kEttgq
or
• Hakko Soldering Station FX951: https://amzn.to/3DzeaoJ
• MG Chemicals Flux: https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Generic Solder 100g (60-40 Leaded Rosin Core 0.6mm, 2% flux): https://amzn.to/3FDRscn
• Kester Solder 454g (60-40 Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm, 3.3% flux): https://amzn.to/3tLFwT9
• 2-spool Solder Holder: https://amzn.to/39hIMbt
• Hakko 599B Tip Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3RHy5o4
• HAKKO Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/3MApWyb
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3R5TRCk
💁♂️2 alcohol choices because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
• FloppyEMU: https://bit.ly/2BA8yru
• Tash20 Budget Model: https://ko-fi.com/s/77f53b293e
• Tash20 Tiny External: https://ko-fi.com/s/2bfee029f5
• The New Apple II Users Guide: https://amzn.to/3tvuth0
• DE-5000 Handheld LCR Meter (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/2ScttJz
NOTE: Links to Amazon USA in this text description are affiliate links that may generate small revenue for this channel if something is purchased within 24 hours of clicking the link.
📚 REFERENCE
• Rodime Drive Capacitors: https://bit.ly/3ZOkuiF
• MacGUI, HD20 Article: https://bit.ly/46qiTlK
• Macworld Review of HD20: https://bit.ly/3PNCiG8
• MacGUI, HD20 SCSI Controller (HD-20 WSI): https://bit.ly/46liNvz
• Macworld Review of HD-20 WSI SCSI Controller: https://bit.ly/46lip05
• MacGUI, SCSI for the Mac 512K: https://bit.ly/3Qa5atH
• MacGUI, Lubricating the Rodime 552: https://macgui.com/news/article.php?t=445
⚠️ NOTE: You must be LOGGED IN to see the full article. Sorry. Its his rule, not mine.
• The New Apple II Users Guide: https://macgui.com/newa2guide/
• HD20 Teardown: https://oldcrap.org/2019/06/21/macintosh-hard-disk-20/
💾 SOFTWARE
• HD20-related downloads: http://bitsavers.org/pdf/apple/disk/hd20/
• HD20 Boot Floppy (for Mac512K with 64K ROMs): https://bit.ly/45ryUX8
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