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Replacing an IBM XT power supply unit with an ATX one

VCFed about 4 months ago

Hello all! Important disclaimer: I am very new to fiddling around with computer hardware, and I know more or less nothing about how to deal with electricity in this (or, well, any) context. I've been considering replacing the PSU in my IBM XT with a more …

Toshiba T1100+ repair/restoration

VCFed about 4 months ago

Hello, I want to share my experience with T1100+ repair. I bought this laptop as donor for another project (Elektronika MC 1504 but that's another story) and been in pretty bad condition - lot of corrosion, water damage, part of power supply unit's PCB has …
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8-bit acorn hardware • Cumana drive: couple of questions

Stardot about 4 months ago

Hello all,I bought this external Cumana drive, knowing the 40/80 track switch was damaged and the drive untested.I would like to see if this drive is working and, if not, if I can get it working again.Questions:1. Are there any known problems with the int …
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32-bit acorn hardware • A3000 power supply C13 "paste"

Stardot about 7 months ago

I just recently checked on the condition of an A3000 that has been in storage for the last few years. Previously, it had been checked, the leaking battery removed, and some cleaning up done on the corrosion that had spread across the board to neighbouring …

Zenith Heath ZF-148 Power supply glued in place?

VCFed about 10 months ago

I am attempting to disassemble my Zenith data System ZF-148 to inspect the boards in search of a video issue however I cannot seem to get the power supply unit off the board. The PSU is either glued in place or there is another screw under the cork foot of …