Recent content by elitist

It would more go on my 'scrap parts' storage bin rather than an actual rubbish bin. There's always value in this stuff. I've isolated the issue down to 8 traces/vias which all seem to relate to the Hammerhead IC (opposite side to the battery). I've been clearing out vias of their corrosion with...

I'd be happy to - but it depends if anyone finds it interesting. I'm just some random Aussie with a love of old macs and restoring retro gear.

It's going to be very challenging. I'm trying to source another 8500 board now - which may or may not help. I'd rather not let this other board just go in the scrapper if I can help it. The corrosion is limited a small section, just very deep into those multi-layer vias. Thanks for your...

I may be inappropriately bumping - and feel free to tell me off - but I'm trying to track down schematics/boardviews for an 8500. I have a board that's received extensive corrosion from a battery leak - and leading to the vias directly under the battery being unusable (and they appear to be...