I think this is actually a reasonable project to do on-list. In
particular, it would be good to post any lists of components, part
numbers and suppliers here so that other list members can catch
errors. Of course, creating parts kits is something to be done
off-list, but I think the error
On 24/10/05, Mauricio Santana [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would be interested to hear an engineer's reasoning behind this.. [not
that I am complaining... =)]
IANAE, but...
Capacitors (caps) are one of the 1st bits of electronics to fail in
older computers. By electronics, I mean
On 25/10/05, Doug McNutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's a bit of oversimplification in a helpful description aimed at less
than engineering folks. The short charge/discharge cycle is misleading
because it implies electrochemistry.
Fascinating. Thanks for that. May I quote you on my blog,
These explanations are great to the understanding of what issue being
treated by washing these boards. I would be somewhat concerned that
exposing the board to water may drive contaminants further into
crevices, but doesn't seem to be a huge issue from first-hand
successful accounts. Perhaps it
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:12:47 +0100
From: Liam Proven [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It's also a *lot* easier than trying to remove and replace the failed
cap, especially if you are not familiar with component-level
electronics work, particularly soldering. Added to this, more modern
computers from the
I am intrigued by the idea of putting together a few cap replacement
kits. However, I'm not the best at electronics, and could use someone
to help with getting together a list of the parts needed, and possibly
writing some directions. If anyone is interested in helping me, please
contact me
I've managed to find a friend who is willing to do the proper soldering
for this issue; whether or not it'll work is another question. I already
ordered a replacement motherboard from Sun Remarketing, so I'd be happy
to see if it works regardless. Expect photos/email!
By the way, those who
By the way, those who have said they dishwashered their motherboards,
did you also run your ROM and SIMMs through as well?
No.
Remove the PRAM battery, ROM and RAM SIMMs before washing.
-Nat
--
Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/.
Support Low End Mac
Well, it works!
Soldered a 1/2 watt, 1K ohm resistor on pins 15 and 7 of the sound chip
and it works! Well, the computer boots, but sound doesn't work.
My friend had other obligations and I figured 'Hell, I can't make more
of a mess of this than he could' and did it m'self.
Pics to follow,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Oct 23, 2005, at 11:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, the computer boots, but sound doesn't work.
Stop me here if this is an obvious question, but this also means that
you can't use external speakers if the internal speaker circuitry
isn't working, right?
Has anyone tried the dish-washer trick? I have never tried it, but some
people have claimed that putting it (just the motherboard!) into a
dishwasher with no soap (given that the capacitors are fine) fixes the
problem. It seems a rather safer approach to just change all
capacitors... or is it?
Daniel escribió:
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a case
cracker?
You can get a long Torx driver at Home Depot and Sears. I have
cracked many Compact cases without a case cracker - just work it very
gently and persistently.
With my Classic I/II, I use what I
on 10/22/05 3:00 PM, Mauricio Santana wrote:
Has anyone tried the dish-washer trick? I have never tried it, but some
people have claimed that putting it (just the motherboard!) into a
dishwasher with no soap (given that the capacitors are fine) fixes the
problem. It seems a rather safer
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a
case cracker?
My budget's too low for such fancy accoutrements. :- A torx bit
can be embedded into a ball-point pen tube and, with some pliers
and a bit of patience, you can get the screws out from the
Hi Dan,
I bought mine from Stuart- he probably has a few more lying around.
Tim
- Original Message -
From: Richard Ballard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Compact Macs compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: SE/30 Woes!
Dan asked:
Does anyone
Capacitors can be purchased from any of several on-line electronic
component suppliers. I typically use Digi-Key
http://www.digikey.com, Mouser http://www.mouser.com or JDR
http://www.jdr.com.
Digi-Key probably has the largest selection, and in my opinion their
website has the best user
My tools I got from Lowes. And I don't have a lot of free time on right
now, but last month I went to waterfront and Squirrel Hill. The Radio
Shacks in Oakland and those areas are not very well equipped, but are
near my job/home..
It seems that getting them on the internet is the only viable
Oh fiddlesticks. After purchasing an SE/30 off eBay, I've found that it
has a rather nasty fault; 'Simasimac'.
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a case cracker?
-
Dan Wood
--
Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/.
Support Low End Mac
On Oct 20, 2005, at 18:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh fiddlesticks. After purchasing an SE/30 off eBay, I've found that
it has a rather nasty fault; 'Simasimac'.
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a case
cracker?
You can get a long Torx driver at Home Depot and
Dan asked:
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a case cracker?
--
Some guy sells 'em on ebay for just a few dollars.
Aloha,
Richard
.
--
Compact Macs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/.
Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html
try www.sunrem.com
On Oct 21, 2005, at 12:47 AM, Richard Ballard wrote:
Dan asked:
Does anyone happen to know where I can buy a long torx and a case
cracker?
--
Some guy sells 'em on ebay for just a few dollars.
Aloha,
Richard
.
--
Compact Macs is sponsored by
I got one at Sears in February 2003. It set me back
about eight bucks but at least I didn't have to pay
shipping. It's a Craftsman Professional. Tough to find
but if you search every screwdriver in the store you
can get one. Really nice handle with a good grip, too.
The Sears I got mine at was a
I have a multi purpose-screwdriver (with interchangeable heads.)
You can go to ANY store and ask for a black n decker Torx - 15 bit.
However, you will need an extensor bit to reach the top two torx
screws.
I have a HITACHI extensor, it is long and does the job, plus I can do
that with any other
Ah, a fellow Pittsburgher! I wrote another post about
Torx drivers...the Sears I found them at was at Ross
Park Mall. Ross Park had them in plentiful supply when
I got mine, which was early 2003.
As for the capacitors, what Radio Shacks did you go
to? I live north of the city (Hampton Township)
on 4/10/02 9:22 PM, Michel Dignand wrote:
Here are the problems that I know about: yes, it sometimes starts up
with a fine patchwork pattern, one vertical section of the screen
exhibiting a similar but different pattern. It usually changes to a nice
grey and the disk with a ?. This suggests to
25 matches
Mail list logo
