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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Alright it seems like it was a CLUT problem. Is it an issue long-term to run a bodge wire to reconnect VRAM pin 8 to the CLUT? Thoughts...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Here are a couple more screenshots. As mentioned the bars occasionally disappear and shimmer a little bit depending on content. The bars...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Would this indicate a VRAM issue after all? In Color mode the bars can vary a bit more (and somewhat disappear depending on what’s on...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Seems like those are very close to the caps on the RAM side of the board so that makes sense. I don’t see anything that’s obvious but...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Hey another update: I was able to locally get a small VGA LCD and a couple of adapters (one is the unimac 82d-style), so why not fire it...
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    bnys replied to the thread what's a good power supply replacement for a 475?.
    I used the Mean Well RPT-60A in my LCII and it was a relatively easy swap for my TDK. I soldered the power switch/socket and motherboard...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Update for anyone who cares: I gave the logic board a thorough cleaning, and replaced the PSU with the suggested Mean Well model. I...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Thanks for the context and I get that working with stubborn creators can be frustrating (that's my day job!) but at the end of the day...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    What does that last part mean? It's cheap open hardware—nobody is making much money off of the project. Personally, I will always pick...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Thanks all for the feedback!! It's greatly appreciated. Here's my gameplan so far: Recap logic board. I know someone who has better...
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    bnys replied to the thread LC TDK 699-0153 PSU Reference.
    This may be a basic question but how do the colors on the wires correspond the different rails on this PSU? I assume black is GND, but...
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    bnys replied to the thread mAcTX LC Boards.
    Is there any way of getting a mounting panel for the DC-in jack? The Rabbit Hole kit doesn't come with it as far as I can tell, and I...
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    bnys replied to the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU.
    Is there any recommended VGA to HDMI option on Amazon? I don't trust anything on there...too much junk and bot reviews. I think if I...
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    bnys posted the thread New LC owner questions: display, PSU in 68k LC & Performa.
    Hi there, I recently got my Mac SE in good working order and I was generously gifted an LC II at a vintage computer show yesterday...
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