Branchus Creations | Restoring a Macintosh II @BranchusCreations | Uploaded January 2023 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
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This Macintosh II has seen better days. There is trace corrosion around every single surface mount electrolytic capacitor. Lots of cleaning, lots of trace repairs. Let's see if it will live again!
Tinker Different
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#RetroComputing #VintageMacintosh #ComputerRepair
Recap-a-Mac capacitor replacement guides:
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*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
Digital multimeter. Use the discount code BC15 to get 15% off!
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T15 Torx (for opening compact Macs): amzn.to/2ZJKWN3
Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: amzn.to/2PmRagt
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Hot air rework: amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
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Helping hands (third hand): amzn.to/31JUhVL
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UV Solder mask: amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
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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
Welcome CleanMyMac X, our new channel sponsor!
macpaw.audw.net/c/3603440/66209/1733
This Macintosh II has seen better days. There is trace corrosion around every single surface mount electrolytic capacitor. Lots of cleaning, lots of trace repairs. Let's see if it will live again!
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