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    TashTalk USB

    This is a great idea. I’d love one when you’re ready.
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    Mac iisi remove logic board

    The trick is little plastic tabs on the side of the logic board that keep it in place. After removing the PSU and fan, you have to pull them apart and the slide the board forward. I always feel like I’m going to break the tabs—it is not a pleasant experience.
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    TDK Power Supply -5V issue - recap done

    Well, the PSU was good. I was testing this on an LCIII, which I had recently recapped, replacing the electrolytics with tantalums. But, I feel prey to installing C22 as marked on the silkscreen, when apparently it should be installed backward as discussed here. After switching around C22, I'm...
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    TDK Power Supply -5V issue - recap done

    Count me in on this problem. I have two TDK PSUs, one recapped and another not. Both have stable +5V and +12V, but -5V swings without a load, and when connected to the logic board, both PSUs hold steady around -2.2V or so. Since that's half what is needed, it's tempting to think some...
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    Great writeup on a 512K acquisition and restoration

    Thanks for linking to the post! Sorry I was slow to notice. I have enjoyed using the 512K to play early Mac games and the simplicity of MacWrite.
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