Yeah keyboard is salvageable, if you manage to get hold of a new "*" key, and it needs new switch as well... And don't you think that mouse connector looks weird with those black screws? Definitely NOT original!
Back of the machine is completely useless though. BUT if one of you guys ends up buying this thing, I have an extra platinum Plus back end lying around... I'm sure someone could hack something around that scsi connector.
Actually, it doesn't look that bad. Most of the work has been done by the previous owner who was probably an ape [insert Top Gear reference here], but still, could be worse!
If you remove the original scsi connector on the back, get one of
those guys with the exposed right angle pins instead, and solder one pin at a time the scsi ribbon to the logic board, it should turn out great!
Next thing would be to relocate (and possibly replace the fan with a better and quieter one. I'm thinking Noctua) to the top of the case (like on those Hyperdrives) and boom you're done.
That little sad looking Mac could be awesome! Actually, do you know what, I'll contact the seller and make him an offer myself. You're probably thinking I'm drunk right now, but I'm not!! I'm being serious. The Plus ED is missing from my collection too, and it would make it a little bit more special.
Wish me luck. Ain't gonna give him much but hey, who would pay top dollar for such an atrocity?
PS: How did you get hold of those pictures HAL? Is it yours?? :O
