Coloruser
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I saved a IIsi from the landfill the other and the unit doesn't look too bad. It was stored in a self storage facility for the last 20 years (at least). This IIsi 5/80 comes with Nubus FPU adapter, a pack of original software (Claris Works in original box), manuals, keyboard, mouse and a 14" Apple RGB Display.
Upon a first inspection, the mainboard doesn't seem to be in a bad shape. No battery bombed and the caps also don't look too bad (no obvious cap goo). The motherboard PSU connector however looks a bit suspicious (darkened pins) but when opening the PSU it also doesn't look too bad.
What do you think? Should I give it a try or first disassemble the unit and clean the mainboard with an ISO bath? I am not so familiar with doing board level repairs and the IIsi would be my first attempt.
Upon a first inspection, the mainboard doesn't seem to be in a bad shape. No battery bombed and the caps also don't look too bad (no obvious cap goo). The motherboard PSU connector however looks a bit suspicious (darkened pins) but when opening the PSU it also doesn't look too bad.
What do you think? Should I give it a try or first disassemble the unit and clean the mainboard with an ISO bath? I am not so familiar with doing board level repairs and the IIsi would be my first attempt.