Let's save my Aunt's Mac Classic from the dump!
Jeff Geerling
Aug 22, 2025 14:00
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Taking it apart is usually a better option than turning it on.
Track all the work I'm doing on Retro Macs: https://github.com/geerlingguy/retro-computers
Also check out Infinite Mac—you can enjoy retro Mac software in the comfort of your browser, and not have to restore a 35 year old Mac like I did! https://infinitemac.org/
Parts list:
- Console5 - Analog board (630-0395) caps: https://console5.com/store/macintosh-classic-analog-pcb-cap-kit.html
- Console5 - Logic board tantalum caps: https://console5.com/store/macintosh-classic-smd-tantalum-main-pcb-cap-kit.html
- Mac Memories - 2x 1MB SIMMs: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144565895077
- MacBatt Internal CR2032 PRAM replacement: https://www.tindie.com/products/jurassicomp/macbatt-internal-cr2032-pram-macintosh-battery/
Some videos referenced in this video:
- Mac84 - Repairing a Sad Quadra 840AV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBgr5mdimRY
- Peter Cetinski - RIFA AC Cap Blowup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njbwdbcfXjc
- iiiDIY Recapping 20th Anniversary Mac: https://youtu.be/mabH-YB6kn4?t=683
Music in this video by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M47dXmZUnBc
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Contents:
Science & Technology
#mac
#classic
#macintosh
#restore
#restoration
#antique
#vintage
#retro
#computer
#computing
#history
#macos
#mac os
#system 6
#system 7
#bong
#beep
#startup
#chime
#analog
#board
#solder
#desolder
#repair
#right
#repairable
#quantum
#hard drive
#memories
#ram
#upgrade
#card
#simm
#macbatt
#battery
#leak
#electrolytic
#capacitor
#caps
#replacement
#leaky
#motherboard
#corrosion
#cleaning
#clean
#ip
#alcohol
#wipe
#hakko
#snip
#smd
#surface mount
#logic
#crt
#discharge
#dangerous
#voltage
#high