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Cheap Classic

Posted by: joshc on 2021-07-20 06:27:42 I picked up a cheap spares/repair Classic off ebay which has clearly seen better days. I did not need another Classic. I did not need another Mac. But none of that matters, it needed saving. I already know the CRT neck is smashed but the logic board/analog board are supposed to be "ok". Some quick photos... looks like it's going to be a good challenge.

Posted by: joshc on 2021-07-21 03:59:18 The yellow marking on the top that says SNC = South Nottingham College, so this belonged to them at some point. I wonder if they want it back. 😛 Making progress... Last tested in 1995, so it must be fine, right? Ah, maybe not... Thankfully this wasn't a surprise - I bought it knowing it had a damaged CRT. Logic board before recap: Original battery from 1991: Logic board recapped:

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