Keyboard refurbishing for my Compaq Portable 3 silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-07-14 | Finally fixing the keyboard. In this vid I'll teardown, clean the unit, and remake the cable with a neat home DIY coiling technique!This is part four in a mini-series on the Compaq Portable IIIYou can watch previous parts here:Part one - youtube.com/watch?v=gBF2E-BSWJkPart two - youtube.com/watch?v=5PtKBrIHVIgPart three - youtube.com/watch?v=JdvOUJ0S5WkIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:03:03 - Teardown00:14:17 - Cleaning00:17:35 - Rebuild the cable00:27:55 - Testing the wiring00:31:13 - Coil result00:42:47 - More cleaning00:46:36 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIIhttp://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.htmldosdays.co.uk/topics/xt_vs_at_keyboards.phpCredits!Music:* Molife - Dazed Summer* Yomoti - Before Chill* Andreas Boldt - Gentle Impulsions* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #repair
Diagnosing a RAM problem in this Sega SC-3000H! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-08-30 | Any feedback is welcome, as always.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestCredits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sega #sc-3000h #repair
Replacing Pokemon cart batteries silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-08-25 | If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#gameboy #pokemon #battery
Absolutely stumped by this broken Sega SC-3000H! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-07-26 | Any feedback is welcome, as always.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestCredits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sega #sc-3000h #repair
Fixing a junk Game Boy with a brand new screen! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-06-14 | This original Nintendo Game Boy doesn't have a screen, so let's give it one. While we're at it, let's make it a good one.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!FunnyPlaying IPS LCD Kit - funnyplaying.com/products/dmg-retro-pixel-ips-lcd-kitCredits!Music:* Junichi Masuda (composer) - Route 24, Welcome to the World of Pokemon!Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nintendo #gameboy #ips
Recreating a LOST Compaq Portable 2 memory expansion card silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-05-24 | Follow along while I build and test a reproduction of the extremely rare Compaq Portable 2 512/1536KB Memory Expansion card.This video is sponsored by JLCPCB! $2 for 1-8 layers and $60 coupons for new customers! Use link jlcpcb.com/?from=PCOIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!github.com/btb/PortableIIMemBoardforum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/compaq-portable-ii-recreating-the-512-1536-kbyte-system-memory-board-104176-001.1247283Credits!Music:* Last Odyssey - ELFL* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #expansion
How to make a cheap-ish Mega Drive test cartridge silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-04-12 | I needed a 240p test cart to test some things, but I don't have a flash cart. What I do have is a junk copy of Columns and a pile of EPROMs, so let's mash them together until something worksIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Disclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sega #megadrive #diy
This fix is essential if you have a Super CD-ROM²! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-03-29 | Finally, we come to the big job - this is the recap of the Super CD-ROM². These beauties suffered from the capacitor plague of the 90s and if not worked on will have poor sound and trouble just working and loading games in general, so an essential fix.A viewer sent in this lovely Japanese console for repair, the NEC PC Engine Core Grafx II and the Super CD-ROM². In part 1, I tackled the Core Grafx II with a full clean and recap, and it turned out great. In part 2, I dove into this Super CD-ROM² and investigated what work needed doing and parts ordering.Part 1: youtu.be/JcJxnw-q7DMPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=C6Gblh60iOIIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* ELFL - First Horizon* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nec #pcengine #repair
Fixing faulty logic in this Commodore 64! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-03-15 | Picked up a couple of dead C64s recently, so let's dive into what's wrong with them and bring them back to life. This will be part one in a two part mini-series!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:15 - Teardown00:05:12 - Testing00:09:10 - Making a plan00:10:21 - Can we prove it?00:16:43 - Not really00:21:26 - Get to work00:25:22 - More testing00:32:26 - Some time later...00:43:13 - Conclusion... for nowAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* ELFL - Temple of Runha* AGST - Fights* Birdies - Skipping Class* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#c64 #repair #electronics
This is whats inside an Atari Lynx cartridge! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-03-08 | I was recently given a few items, one of them being this not working copy of Rampage for the Atari Lynx, so with nothing to lose let's dive in and see what's inside!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#atari #lynx #cartridge
Retro Revisit : Sam & Max Hit the Road IBM PC CD-ROM #pc #dos #bigbox #samandmax #retrogaming silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-03-04 | ...
A look inside this capacitor damaged PC Engine Super CD-ROM² silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-03-01 | In this part, I'm diving into the Super CD-ROM², which had a lot more problems and capacitors that I anticipated!A viewer sent in this lovely Japanese console for repair, the NEC PC Engine Core Grafx II and the Super CD-ROM². In part 1, I tackled the Core Grafx II with a full clean and recap, and it turned out great.Part 1: youtu.be/JcJxnw-q7DMIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* ELFL - Dark Princess* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nec #pcengine #repair
Trace repair for Toshiba T4400SX PSU #retrorepairs #electronics #repair #toshiba silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-02-20 | ...
This NEC PC Engine sounds TERRIBLE! Lets fix it up! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-02-16 | A viewer sent in this lovely Japanese console for repair, the NEC PC Engine Core Grafx II and the Super CD-ROM². They both need a recapping and both have HORRIBLE sound, so let's get them back in tip top shape for him to enjoy!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* ELFL - Dark Princess* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nec #pcengine #repair
Trace repair on a Sega Master System #retrorepairs #electronics silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-02-11 | ...
Teardown and fix this RCA Transistor Tester from 1967! silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-02-02 | This RCA WT-501A Transistor Tester dating back to 1967 was a very neat find at an antiques place recently, so I had to pick it up. Turned out a bit crustier inside than I was expecting! Let's get it working.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!qsl.net/wb4bxw/manuals-drawings/RCA/WT-501A_transistor_tester_manual.pdfCredits!Music:* ELFL - Low Fidelity Space Waves* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#rca #electronics #repair
Installing the Beepboop-er silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-29 | Soldering on the SMD speaker on the OpenFlops W1D
How to clean your hole #3 #soldering silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-23 | Cleaning a through-hole via with desolder braid and 99% isopropyl alcohol. This was a particularly full hole, so it needed a second pass.
My bench PSU blew up, lets find out why silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-19 | My bench top power supply blew up recently, so while I was waiting for a new one to arrive I decided to tear down into my old one and see what happened. Come along!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#bench #psu #powersupply
Replacing a tiny destroyed connector #repair #soldering #smd silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-15 | This is the fan connector on a GPD Win Max 2
How to clean your hole #2 #soldering silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-12 | Cleaning a through-hole via with desoldering braid and 99% isopropyl alcohol
Hot air and drag soldering of FPC connector #retro #soldering silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-11 | Installing the FPC connector onto the OpenFlops W1D. Added too much solder paste, so needed a little cleanup with some wick and drag soldering technique.
How to clean your hole #1 #soldering #wick silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-09 | Cleaning a through hole via with desolder braid
CRT swapping a Compaq Portable 2 silvestrons bits and bytes 2024-01-05 | My Compaq Portable 2 needs a new screen and thankfully, I've been given a donor machine! Let's dive into why and do the swaparoo.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:01:41 - Teardown00:05:26 - Remove the CRT00:08:41 - Donor: Rinse, repeat00:09:41 - What other goodies?00:11:10 - Compare the tubes00:12:41 - Install00:15:47 - Test and tweak00:21:20- ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Purple Dive - Remembrance* Birdies - Skipping Class* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #repair
Fixing broken lines on a cheap original Nintendo Game Boy! silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-12-22 | Picked up this Game Boy recently and it was marked "not working" - let's find out why and fix it!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:01:51 - Test it out00:05:25 - Disassembly00:09:14 - Fixing the LCD00:18:25 - Fixing the battery terminals00:22:48 - Cleanup and reassembly00:29:53 - Testing00:30:30 - Conclusion00:31:05 - Bonus! Cart battery replacementAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Bit Fight - White Drift* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nintendo #gameboy #repair
Modding and fixing an nVidia Shield TV with USB-C silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-12-08 | This poor nVidia Shield TV has had a tough life and some past hack job repairs, so let's give it a proper bit of love and mod it with USB-C power input!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:50 - Teardown00:05:35 - Inspection00:07:57 - Cleanup00:13:56 - A plan is formed00:20:00 - Let's do it00:25:26 - Testing00:28:39 - Reassembly and final test00:30:30 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/175889183457Credits!Music:* Low Fidelity Space Waves - ELFL* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#nvidia #shield #mod
Building a new memory expansion for my Compaq Portable 3! silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-11-24 | Going against that famous not-actually-a-Bill-Gates quote, 640K isn't enough for me, so today I'm building a modern reproduction of the Compaq Portable III's memory expansion board and maxing it out.CP3 Expansion reproductions - github.com/raymondh2/CompaqPortableIIIThis is part six in my video series on the Compaq Portable IIIYou can watch previous parts here:Part one - youtube.com/watch?v=gBF2E-BSWJkPart two - youtube.com/watch?v=5PtKBrIHVIgPart three - youtube.com/watch?v=JdvOUJ0S5WkPart four - youtube.com/watch?v=Na_Oe3Pn_G4Part five - youtube.com/watch?v=v09jCRxdxEcIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:01:05 - Parts00:03:18 - Expansion backplane00:11:25 - Memory expansion card00:22:33 - All together, time for RAM00:25:43 - Jumpers?00:29:47 - Installation00:31:47 - First boot00:36:43 - Using extended memory00:42:56 - Not so fast00:45:16 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIIhttp://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.htmlbourns.com/pdfs/DRAM.pdfhttp://retro.timb.us/Systems/Compaq_Portable_III/CompaqProtable3.pdfpcjs.org/software/pcx86/diag/compaq/1989forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/compaq-portable-iii-how-to-get-640kb-of-base-ram.80462en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartDriveCredits!Music:* First Horizon - ELFL* Low Fidelity Space Waves - ELFL* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #expansion
Bringing these Pioneer LaserDisc and cassette components back to life silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-11-10 | Found these Pioneer components recently, so lets bring them back to life and use. There's a Pioneer CLD-2600 LaserDisc player and a Pioneer CT-W601R dual cassette deck, and they were cheap and broken - my two favourite things. Let's fix them up!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!hifi-wiki.com/index.php/Pioneer_CT-W_601_Rlddb.com/hardware/0428/laserdisc/Pioneer/CLD-2600Credits!Music:Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#pioneer #component #repair
Fixing a hard drive for my Compaq Portable 3 silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-10-27 | The final piece of the puzzle - the hard drive! I'll be doing a bit of PC archaeology here and trying to recover the life and data on a hard drive that was last used in 1997.This is part five in a mini-series on the Compaq Portable IIIYou can watch previous parts here:Part one - youtube.com/watch?v=gBF2E-BSWJkPart two - youtube.com/watch?v=5PtKBrIHVIgPart three - youtube.com/watch?v=JdvOUJ0S5WkPart four - youtube.com/watch?v=Na_Oe3Pn_G4If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:05:13 - Explain the process00:08:06 - Warning!00:08:56 - The important drive00:20:06 - Testing00:33:18 - Backup plan time00:38:58 - Testing pt.200:42:55 - Install and in-situ test00:46:24 - MS-DOS floppy creation00:54:49 - FASTART initialisation01:03:51 - All done!01:11:06 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIIhttp://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.htmlwinworldpc.com/product/ms-dos/331pcjs.org/software/pcx86/sys/dos/compaq/3.31Credits!Music:* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #repair
Finishing the restoration on this IBM PC 5150 silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-09-29 | This is part 3 working on the garage find IBM PC 5150. In this final part, I'll get the hard drive operating and check out what files are on there, and complete the physical restoration. Come along!Check out the previous parts:Part 1 - youtu.be/IkzYQDTY6OAPart 2 - youtu.be/5A6S31Rd0k8I highly recommend you do before this one!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!minuszerodegrees.net - Absolutely amazing resource!minuszerodegrees.net/5150/misc/5150_motherboard_switch_settings.htmCredits!Music:* ELFL - Dark Princess* ELFL - Dark PrinceFont: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#ibm #5150 #restoration
Revitalising TWO Atari Lynx... Lynxes... Lynxs? Lynxii? silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-09-15 | Do not adjust your set, I have here not one but TWO Atari Lynx handhelds to work on! The Model 1 is in for an IPS LCD install using the BennVenn kit, and both are going to be getting a revamp of their power circuits.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Bookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:05:05 - Model 1 teardown00:07:36 - Screen removal00:11:17 - Recap and power00:19:37 - Screen install00:27:19 - First test00:29:12 - Reassembly and final test00:33:18 - Model 2 teardown00:36:48 - Power revamp00:38:27 - ConclusionLinks!BennVenn LCD Kit - bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/lynx-ips-lcd-kitCredits!Music:* ELFL - First Horizon* AGST - Fights* Molife - As Day Breaks* Hiroshi Miyauchi (composer) / Yoko Wada (arrangement) - Magical Sound Shower (GG)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#atari #lynx #bennvenn
Diagnosing no video for this IBM PC 5150 restoration! silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-08-25 | This is part 2 working on the garage find IBM PC 5150. We finished last video with good power but no life, so this time I'm diving deep into how to diagnose the problem and bring it back to life.You can watch part 1 here - youtu.be/IkzYQDTY6OAI highly recommend you do before this one!If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!minuszerodegrees.net - Absolutely amazing resource!minuszerodegrees.net/ruuds_diagnostic_rom/5150/64KB-256KB.htm - Ruud's Diagnostic ROMCredits!Music:* ELFL - Temple of Runha* Birdies - Skipping Class* Andreas Boldt - Gentle Impulsions* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#ibm #5150 #restoration
This IBM PC 5150 restoration is a challenge silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-08-11 | A friend found this IBM 5150 in his garage and wanted to get it up and running again, so I said I'd take a look. It has obviously been quite a while since it last saw the light of day, so it needed a fair bit of work to get going. This will be a multi-parter!This is part 1, you can watch part 2 at youtu.be/5A6S31Rd0k8If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!minuszerodegrees.net - Absolutely amazing resource!theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/ibm-pc-type-5150-64-256kb-6137403,1501480-xCredits!Music:* ELFL - First Horizon* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#ibm #5150 #restoration
Fixing a blown up Sony CMT-EX1 plus some upgrades silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-07-28 | What happens if you plug a 120V rated appliance into 240V mains in another country? Spewing capacitors and a big bang! Diving into this collectible Sony CD Player from the early 2000s to repair after a voltage mishap.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Credits!Music:* Molife - Nite Glo* Birdies - Skipping Class* Lucas Heil - Smooth Jazz Nyan CatFont: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sony #cmt-ex1 #repair
Refilling the magic smoke on this Compaq Portable 3 power supply silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-07-21 | I went to see what other parts I could salvage from my Compaq Portable 3 parts machine, and as soon as I turned it on, thick smoke blew out the side and my office stank for hours. Let's see what blew up and whether we can repair it easily or not.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIICredits!Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #psu
Refreshing this Game Gear with an IPS LCD kit silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-06-30 | Fellow vintage computer collector wanted a new LCD put into his GameGear and I volunteered. I love these hand helds and am very happy to be able to help someone enjoy theirs! The BennVenn IPS LCD kit is such a nice upgrade, and it's great to support an Aussie seller! The install is very straightforward, and looks terrific.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Bookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:18 - Original screen00:04:11 - Disassembly00:06:51 - Component removal00:12:08 - Screen install00:14:14 - Ribbon install00:25:01 - Testing00:27:26 - Reassembly and final test00:29:35 - ConclusionLinks!BennVenn LCD Kit - bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/copy-of-gamegear-lcd-kit-v1-batch-2AVCC Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/625813064749410Credits!Music:* Hiroshi Miyauchi (composer) / Yoko Wada (arrangement) - Magical Sound Shower (GG)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sega #gamegear #bennvenn
The sound of this Panasonic W1030 Typewriter from 1988 🎵😍🎶 #shorts silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-06-23 | Yes, it did type beyond the width of the paper, I didn't know how to set that up :)
Upcoming project sneaky peek, coming Real Soon Now silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-06-18 | Teaser for an upcoming project! What could it possibly be!? #shorts
Memory error troubleshooting (again) on the Compaq Portable III silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-06-09 | I cannot catch a break trying to fix this stupid 201 memory error! Unfortunately this does not end the way I wanted it to, but at least I have closure.This is part three (two and a half?) in a mini-series on the Compaq Portable IIIYou can watch previous parts here:Part one - youtube.com/watch?v=gBF2E-BSWJkPart two - youtube.com/watch?v=5PtKBrIHVIgIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:03:22 - First problem found00:08:46 - Testing round one00:09:08 - Second problem found00:12:10 - Testing round two00:13:06 - Third problem found...00:15:11 - Testing round three...00:15:42 - What is going on....00:20:21 - This must be it, right?00:20:46 - Are you kidding me00:25:18 - Chip testing00:27:04 - Some time later00:34:19 - Final testing! Really!00:37:55 - Rusty parts swap00:38:52 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIIhttp://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.htmlhttps://www.rockby.com.au/Credits!Music:* White Drift - Bit Fight* Molife - As Day Breaks* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #repair
Reviving an IBM laptop from 1991! silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-06-02 | This IBM PS/2 L40 SX had so many leaking caps, no wonder it was called a plague.If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Bookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:04:22 - Powering up00:05:38 - Do we have VGA?00:10:02 - Disassembly00:19:06 - Starting the recap00:22:50 - Booting into reference disk00:28:23 - Screen disassembly00:31:41 - Testing components00:36:52 - Screen recapping00:39:05 - Testing00:40:41 - Booting DOS!00:43:10 - ConclusionLinks!"The tool" page on the L40 SX - ardent-tool.com/8543OWON B41T+ Multimeter - aliexpress.com/item/32871535887.htmlCredits!Music:* Andreas Boldt - Gentle Impulsions* Birdies - Skipping Class* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#ibm #retrocomputing #repair
Fixing a no video Sega Master System with a challenge! silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-05-05 | If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Bookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:22 - First look and disassembly00:08:30 - Testing components00:15:38 - CPU weirdness?00:21:02 - More diagnosis needed00:24:05 - Corrosion found00:27:10 - Trace repair00:34:27 - Testing00:36:38 - Plastic repair00:40:04 - ConclusionLinks!Mechanic IR X6 grinding pen - aliexpress.com/item/1005004329899667.htmlOWON B41T+ Multimeter - aliexpress.com/item/32871535887.htmlCredits!Music:* AGST - Fights* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#sega #mastersystem #repair
Introducing the OpenFlops W1D for the Compaq LTE Elite silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-04-21 | An open-source floppy drive emulator built specifically for the Compaq LTE Elite to replace the failing Citizen W1D drive.You can buy the OpenFlops W1D fully preassembled, programmed and tested from my store - sbab.co/w1dIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestAny feedback is welcome, as always.Bookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:00:45 - The Parts00:03:33 - Building00:17:14 - Programming00:20:20 - Testing00:21:45 - Installing00:28:41 - Usage00:30:51 - ConclusionLinks!OpenFlops W1D - github.com/silvervest/OpenFlops-W1DOriginal OpenFlops - github.com/SukkoPera/OpenFlopsFlex Ribbon (149588-001) replacement - github.com/silvervest/cpq-fpc-flexFlashFloppy - github.com/keirf/FlashFloppyCredits!Music:* Power Druid - Lemon* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #openflops #replacement
Memory error troubleshooting on the Compaq Portable III silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-04-07 | Compaq Portable 3 uses 201 Memory Error - It's super effective!This is part two in a mini-series on the Compaq Portable III - chasing down and fixing a memory error!You can watch part one over here - youtube.com/watch?v=gBF2E-BSWJkIf you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:00:45 - Diving straight in00:05:07 - Replacement parts00:07:58 - More tests00:10:08 - Another possible fault?00:14:00 - Nope00:15:32 - Hyper focused downfall00:21:48 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Portable_IIIhttp://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.htmlflying-retro-nerd.blogspot.com/2020/08/compaq-portabel-iii-286.htmlminuszerodegrees.net/manuals/Compaq/Compaq%20Portable%20386%20-%20Maintenance%20and%20Service%20Guide.pdfvogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=93508&p=1153791Credits!Music:* Lexica - Albatross* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#compaq #portable #repair
Test video... no I mean, Im testing RAM in this video #ram #retrocomputing silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-03-29 | ...
Painstakingly reverse engineering a custom chips pinout silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-03-25 | Music: Forhill - Clouds
Modding my Keychron C1 mechanical keyboard for more quiet silvestrons bits and bytes 2023-03-18 | If you like what I do and want to encourage more, I appreciate your support through likes and comments below. If you have the means, you could also support me on Patreon as money helps me buy broken things to fix and build more projects - patreon.com/silvervestBookmarks!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:31 - Stock reference00:03:10 - Teardown00:04:41 - Tools00:07:40 - Step one: Silicone00:10:03 - Mix and pour00:11:24 - Thirty minutes later00:13:53 - Reassembly00:15:22 - First sound test00:15:53 - Step two: O-rings00:17:01 - Install timelapse00:19:04 - Final sound test00:20:00 - ConclusionAny feedback is welcome, as always.Links!Barnes Pinkysil - https://www.barnes.com.au/single-product/pinkysil-fast-set-silicone/Silicone O-Ring set - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09F97TVQT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsEquipment used!Recorder: Zoom H1NMicrophones:* Rode VideoMicro II* Blue YetiCredits!Music:* Yomoti - Before Chill* Masaru Setsumaru - Data Select (from Sonic 3)Font: Riciery Leal - VCR OSD Mono (dafont.com/vcr-osd-mono.font)Putting up with my weird hobbies: My wifeDisclaimer!I am NOT an expert, I have genuinely NO idea what I'm doing, and mostly just glue things together and use a lot of Google-fu until stuff works. I've been tinkering with electronics since I was a kid, but have no formal training and will probably do things incorrectly. If you learn something from this, that's awesome, but trust me - I'm learning too!#keychron #mechanicalkeyboard #mods
