Recent content by smrieck511

I know this sounds weird, but I think I figured out what I've been doing wrong with the Pinecil... I have two dead tips. The iron itself is fine. The tips stop working shortly after I clean them using fine grit sandpaper which I know sounds stupid, but I've done stupider things… Not sure why...

Yeah definitely on the drive. Same issue when installed in a different mac.

Just curious. I know I've seen these in alot of SE cases, but I this is the first SE/30 case I've seen with them.

thanks. Yes this particular drive still has that problem.

Yep its good now. Replaced the UE8 chip.

Yes, always use kapton tape on the surrounding area. Especially plastics.

Of the four SE/30's I've recapped different ways, here was my experience...Ultimitely, you have to assess how strong the pads look in contrast to the cap legs. Twist Method - Carefully applying a little downward pressure as well (never upward) - No damaged pads. Hot Air - No damaged pads...

yeah, solving problems and learning is 99% the fun of this hobby. It exercises the logical part of our mind...You need problems to solve problems.

is there a resource somewhere that tells us exactly what goes wrong with these power supplies when they fail? I would much prefer to repair mine if and when it goes rather than try to replace it. I've already replaced one. Thanks for any help.

also, if you're not already using a microscope, a cheap one like this can make a world of difference when working on this stuff. Plugable Digital Microscope with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XNYXQHE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

should it just be gone, consider it a right of passage...It can be pretty straightforward to get it connected again to where it needs to be with a bodge wire or repair. Here's a great video that can help.

I guess this is possible with the original rominator. Just curious if it is on the rominator ii as well?

Booted BlueSCSI and passes all Snooper tests. I'd say I got pretty lucky with this one.

Amazon..Its a 24pin ATX connector but I hacked off the unneeded 10. https://a.co/d/88PnSTf

Drumroll please..... Repaced UE8 fixed it!! Thank you all so much for your help! This was next level repair stuff for somebody who's just done a few recaps in the past.