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@GutBombIndustries sent me an Apple IIgs computer last year, but it has a problem... well, actually two, but I'm only going to tackle the first tonight: the computer squeals when you turn it off.
I've done some research, and have concluded that the issue might not be repairable; however, since it could be related to capacitors that are out-of-spec, I am going to recap the power supply and motherboard.
Should that fail to fix it, then it's likely the design of the power supply lets the switching circuit enter an audible frequency as it loses power. But I won't know for sure until I try.
Will I successfully recap everything? Will the squeal go away? Will I play Oregon Trail with the leftover time, if any? You'll have to watch to find out!
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I've launched a merch shop: shop.jdmcs.com - use code APPLEFOOLS for 7% off all April Apples merchandise through April 30th!
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@GutBombIndustries sent me an Apple IIgs computer last year, but it has a problem... well, actually two, but I'm only going to tackle the first tonight: the computer squeals when you turn it off.
I've done some research, and have concluded that the issue might not be repairable; however, since it could be related to capacitors that are out-of-spec, I am going to recap the power supply and motherboard.
Should that fail to fix it, then it's likely the design of the power supply lets the switching circuit enter an audible frequency as it loses power. But I won't know for sure until I try.
Will I successfully recap everything? Will the squeal go away? Will I play Oregon Trail with the leftover time, if any? You'll have to watch to find out!
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#AprilApples Event Logo concept and design by myself and is available at aprilapples.net for use with attribution when you create AprilApples content.
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![COMPUTER Repair: My MCA Apple ][+ Clone Needs a Power Supply & 3 Sockets! (Computerized Start™ Live)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q80ly9p4EhY/mqdefault.jpg "COMPUTER Repair: My MCA Apple ][+ Clone Needs a Power Supply & 3 Sockets! (Computerized Start™ Live)
Back in September, I got COMPUTER, my Apple ][+ clone from MCA of Japan, powering up to the BASIC prompt. To do so, however, I had to disconnect the keyboard and use another Apples power supply. I think I have what I need to solve both problems.
The power supply was easy: just buy another power supply on eBay (the place where I buy the things I later regret™). I have a cap kit on-hand, thanks to the magic of buying the wrong kit for another project, so well go ahead and recap it.
The keyboard might be even easier: I should have used sockets without a lip for the three sockets that have cables installed into them: the keyboard, the joystick/paddle port, and the memory chip at E3. I purchased some sockets that should fit the cables that go into these sockets, allowing the cables to make and maintain good contact.
Will I get the power supply re-capped without drama? Will I swap the correct three sockets? Will COMPUTER still boot? Youll have to watch to find out!
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![Its COMPUTER Week: More Sockets, More Mooing for My MCA Apple ][+ Clone (Computerized Start™ Live)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QeiCKQ_OVgQ/mqdefault.jpg "Its COMPUTER Week: More Sockets, More Mooing for My MCA Apple ][+ Clone (Computerized Start™ Live)
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