Friends,
I found on my storage shelf two SE/30s! Not switched on for at least ten years, will have to hunt more to see if they have keyboards, mice. I've had the cases open and didn't look terrible, but I'll start taking a proper look soon. I have a set of new capacitors, will check if I've got the right ones. (Am looking at archive of recapamac.com.au.)
My basic plan is: open, photograph, inspect, remove logic board, recap, power up with VGA converter and modern PSU, then review. Times two.
I'm good with logic boards, static precautions, hand soldering, inexperienced with CRT voltages but knowledgeable enough to keep myself safe. I have microscopes, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, temperature controlled iron etc., but no hot air tools or cleaning baths.
It would be great to run some variety of BSD, but first steps first.
Any tips, tricks, suggestions gratefully received. Is there a well-known list of What To Look For on this model?
Jonathan.
I found on my storage shelf two SE/30s! Not switched on for at least ten years, will have to hunt more to see if they have keyboards, mice. I've had the cases open and didn't look terrible, but I'll start taking a proper look soon. I have a set of new capacitors, will check if I've got the right ones. (Am looking at archive of recapamac.com.au.)
My basic plan is: open, photograph, inspect, remove logic board, recap, power up with VGA converter and modern PSU, then review. Times two.
I'm good with logic boards, static precautions, hand soldering, inexperienced with CRT voltages but knowledgeable enough to keep myself safe. I have microscopes, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, temperature controlled iron etc., but no hot air tools or cleaning baths.
It would be great to run some variety of BSD, but first steps first.
Any tips, tricks, suggestions gratefully received. Is there a well-known list of What To Look For on this model?
Jonathan.
