Macintosh Classic II recap needed?

[gagigu]

Hi there!
I'm new in the forum and also in the world of classic Macintosh' computers.
A while ago I bought this beautiful set of a Macintosh Classic II with plenty of accessories incl. a printer in very good shape from its only owner.



Sadly I realized it doesn't chime and only shows this stripe pattern.


I opened the computer and the boards didn't showed some leaked capacitors and the clock battery was still in good condition (of course I removed it after opening). Is there someone in Europe (maybe in Switzerland/Germany too) who might recap this little boy?

Best from Switzerland,
gagigu

 

[finkmac]

all mac classics need to be recapped if they haven't been. full stop.

 

[gagigu]

Ok thanks for that quick reply. Is there a good address in mid Europe where I can send it to someone?

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

Make sure you get both the logic board AND the analog board recapped, both are a must-do.

 

[robin-fo]

Ok thanks for that quick reply. Is there a good address in mid Europe where I can send it to someone?

I have no experience with this service, but maybe https://macrecap.ch/services/ ?

 

[joshc]

Make sure to use a service that can also perform diagnostics/repair as well. Unfortunately a recap alone might not be enough to get it working. Classic and Classic II Macs are well known for having other issues.

 

[gagigu]

Make sure to use a service that can also perform diagnostics/repair as well. Unfortunately a recap alone might not be enough to get it working. Classic and Classic II Macs are well known for having other issues.

Like what?

 

[gagigu]

I have no experience with this service, but maybe https://macrecap.ch/services/ ?

I'll give it a try.

 

[joshc]

Like what?

I suggest using the forum search to find the relevant threads, most will mention the common issues with the Classic analog board in particular. It’s often talked about because it’s so common to see non-capacitor failures on the analog board.

Search results for query: Classic stripe

68kmla.org

Search results for query: Classic analog board

68kmla.org

 

[dochilli]

I would measure the voltages at the floppy port. You need 4.85 V to boot a mac.

 

[chrisrueckert]

@gagigu Does your Classic II still need a recap? I would still have capacity in June and live near Zurich. PM me if needed.

 

[macintosh2002]

@gagigu Could you please post a picture of that logicboard? I could help to recap that board but want to see a picture first. I'm near Frankfurt, Germany.

 

[gagigu]

@gagigu Does your Classic II still need a recap? I would still have capacity in June and live near Zurich. PM me if needed.

Hi there!
Yes it still needs a recap. I tried emailing the one from above from macrecap.ch but didn't got any answer and now the website seems to be down. I'll make you a PM.

 

[gagigu]

@gagigu Could you please post a picture of that logicboard? I could help to recap that board but want to see a picture first. I'm near Frankfurt, Germany.

If chrisrueckert has some time left I prefer him as he seems to be very close to me. Otherwise I'll come back to your offer

 

[robin-fo]

In case of „emergency“, I could also help. Located mostly in Aargau.