【激レア】箱付、付属品完備の起動不可なジャンクMacintosh Color Classicをもらったので修理しました。

Summary

This video takes viewers on a nostalgic journey with 'Macaron,' a devoted Mac enthusiast, as they unbox and attempt to revive a Macintosh Color Classic from 1993. Despite its age, the vintage Mac and its accessories, including the iconic one-button mouse and ADB keyboard, are in surprisingly good condition. Challenges arise when the Mac fails to boot, leading to a detailed exploration of potential fixes, from replacing the backup battery to repairing the logic and analog boards. The endeavor reveals the complexities of vintage tech restoration, involving capacitor replacements and HDD troubleshooting, culminating in a successful boot. The video is a testament to the timeless allure of classic Apple technology and the dedication required to preserve it.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about restoring a vintage 1993 Macintosh Color Classic computer
• 📦 The computer was excavated from a shed with original accessories like keyboard, mouse, manuals etc
• 👨‍🔧 The logic board was repaired by replacing old capacitors
• ⚡ The analog board was also repaired to fix the HDD issue
• 🛠 The sticking HDD head was fixed with homemade rubber stoppers
• 🎮 The restored Mac could run games like Wolfenstein 3D from floppy disks
• 🖥 It had a 10-inch Sony Trinitron CRT display
• 💾 The OS, apps and data were loaded from floppy disks
• 🕹 The keyboard, mouse and I/O used the Apple Desktop Bus
• 🎥 Overall an entertaining video about reviving an early 90s Macintosh computer

Q & A

What model Macintosh computer is being repaired in the video?

A Macintosh Color Classic from 1993.

What was the initial problem that prevented the computer from booting up?

Deteriorated capacitors on the logic board prevented the hard drive from being recognized and caused boot failure.

How did the person repair the logic board?

By removing the failed surface mount electrolytic capacitors and replacing them with new tantalum capacitors.

What was done to the analog board during the repair?

13 deteriorated capacitors on the analog board were replaced.

How was the hard drive head sticking issue resolved?

By replacing the deteriorated rubber stoppers and adding a spongy tape stopper behind the head.

What tools and supplies were used for the repair?

Soldering iron, solder, flux, solder sucker, capacitors, screws, screwdrivers, knives, spongy tape.

How dangerous was discharging the cathode ray tube?

Very dangerous due to the high voltage, so proper precautions were taken.

What old games were found with the computer?

Wolfenstein 3D FPS game and a slide puzzle game.

What was the final outcome of the repair?

The computer was successfully repaired and booted up, with the hard drive functioning again.

What sentimental value did this computer hold?

It brought back nostalgic memories of early Mac computers for the repairer.