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Cleaned up an dual drive 800K SE that came in a big lot today. Novy Systems "Magic" 25 MHz 68030 + FPU + 4MB RAM was hiding inside.

Since I need to wait on RAM chips for the 128K, I figured I would work on one of my extra nasty SE/30 boards.   LOTS of corrosion from the leaky caps.  No problem popping them off with the hot air station, pads cleaned up fine.  30 minute of vinegar and a toothbrush got most of the fuzzy off...

Finally getting around to fixing the 128K.  It chimes on startup, but then immediately goes to Sad Mac. Looks like a 0200?0 code, so I'm guessing memory in either F9, F10, F11, or F12 according to https://udcf.gla.ac.uk/~gwm1h/Error_Codes/Sad_Mac_Codes.html Any further hits given the video...

My son really wanted the Apple III (notwithstanding the rodent activity).   The 128k, SE/30, and 840AV will also be nice additions to the collection.  Little spendy, but should be fun sorting and fixing for awhile. ...