Branchus Creations | Repairing the ugliest Macintosh LC 575 @BranchusCreations | Uploaded February 2023 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
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This Macintosh LC575 is a green mess. Is it even repairable? Let's find out!
Tinker Different
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#RetroComputing #VintageMacintosh #ComputerRepair
Recap-a-Mac capacitor replacement guides:
https://recapamac.com.au/
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Digital multimeter. Use the discount code BC15 to get 15% off!
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Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
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Soldering iron tip (T12): amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): amzn.to/2SeUpHg
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28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): amzn.to/2J2Aisf
Welcome CleanMyMac X, our new channel sponsor!
macpaw.audw.net/c/3603440/66209/1733
This Macintosh LC575 is a green mess. Is it even repairable? Let's find out!
Tinker Different
tinkerdifferent.com
#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:
patreon.com/branchuscreations
Alternatively, if you would like to make a small one-off donation, you can do so here:
paypal.me/branchus
*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
Flux: amzn.to/3LyY7FQ
T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: amzn.to/2PmRagt
Soldering station: amzn.to/31QvCMW
Soldering iron tip (T12): amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): amzn.to/2SeUpHg
Hot air rework: amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative hot air rework: amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaner: amzn.to/2ZJKFtB
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: amzn.to/2HuG0oU
Solder: amzn.to/2ZCUurA
Solder wick: amzn.to/2L1Xgjg
UV Solder mask: amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Precision tweezers: amzn.to/2NqkhPz
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): amzn.to/2J2Aisf
![A quick test livestream [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZztTieLC0zs/hqdefault.jpg "A quick test livestream [LIVE]
Trying out some new software while I repair old things.
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Welcome CleanMyMac X, our new channel sponsor!
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Tinker Different
https://tinkerdifferent.com
#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:
https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations
Alternatively, if you would like to make a small one-off donation, you can do so here:
https://www.paypal.me/branchus
*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Digital multimeter. Use the discount code BC15 to get 15% off!
https://kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeter?sca_ref=1466435.uWclU20tgy
Bench power supply: https://kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-ps-3010f-dc-power-supply-adjustable-switching-regulated-power-supply-variable-30v-10a?sca_ref=1466435.uWclU20tgy
Flux: https://amzn.to/3LyY7FQ
T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): https://amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Soldering station: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW
Soldering iron tip (T12): https://amzn.to/2L3Juwt
Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/2SeUpHg
Hot air rework: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative hot air rework: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaner: https://amzn.to/2ZJKFtB
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
Solder: https://amzn.to/2ZCUurA
Solder wick: https://amzn.to/2L1Xgjg
UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Precision tweezers: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85
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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")
![Building a BRAND NEW Macintosh IIfx reloaded - FINALE! [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_fCXrl7DshQ/hqdefault.jpg "Building a BRAND NEW Macintosh IIfx reloaded - FINALE! [LIVE]
Its taken many hours, but today Ill be doing the finishing touches then powering up the IIfx!
Heres a link to part 1:
https://youtube.com/live/xfMGfOEutAY
And heres a link to part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/live/r6mKrA4wOc4
And heres a link to part 3:
https://youtube.com/live/nnbHP9T1F6k
And heres a link to part 4:
https://youtube.com/live/LW_vCyd4MF4
IIfx logic board recreation GitHub
https://github.com/TheRealBolle/IIfx
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#retrocomputing #apple #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
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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:
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TWEEZERS:
Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
DT71 DIGITAL MULTIMETER TWEEZERS:
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OTHER:
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US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
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Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
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")
![Repairing a battery damaged Macintosh SE/30 - Part 2 [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDkUtsKr0Pg/hqdefault.jpg "Repairing a battery damaged Macintosh SE/30 - Part 2 [LIVE]
A PRAM battery has puked all over this poor Macintosh SE/30. Can I bring it back to life again?
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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Tinker Different
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#retrocomputing #apple #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
OTHER:
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
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")
![Building a retro handheld game kit [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/adbnFZPgjww/hqdefault.jpg "Building a retro handheld game kit [LIVE]
An LED matrix screen and a few buttons, and we have ourselves a great little retro handheld game! Hours of fun for the kids (and adults).
This kit can be purchased through Amazon:
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For those who would like to play along at home, here are the next few kits I will be building:
Digital oscilloscope kit: https://amzn.to/3GqxfHn
Wacky glasses: https://amzn.to/47RTwds
Pocket calculator: https://amzn.to/488PBbJ
Piano: https://amzn.to/41JAUtW
Tesla coil: https://amzn.to/3TKQBz2
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:
https://bit.ly/3OrJZkT
Welcome CleanMyMac X, our new channel sponsor!
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Tinker Different
https://tinkerdifferent.com
#soldering #kits #electronics
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations
Of if would like to make a small donation, you can do so here:
https://www.paypal.me/branchus
*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/3Pf6uLe
FLUX:
Amtech N C-559-ASM-TF: https://amzn.to/44r9qZB
SOLDER WICK:
Goot Wick 2mm: https://amzn.to/3YWlRvw
TWEEZERS:
Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz
OTHER:
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7
US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt
Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL
Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ
Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
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")
