Screen RAM Write Before - CH1=U52pin21,CH2=U111pin12338 views
Power supply before restoration228 viewsThe power supply, as received. The yellow tantalum capacitor on the left is half missing and somewhat charred inside.
First powerup188 views
Broken floppy drive head185 views
Main board before restoration172 viewsThe main internals, as received. I suspect the duct tape EPROM covers might not be original.
Track replacements172 views
Leaky battery168 viewsZooming in on the battery, it has clearly leaked at some point in the past leaving a surrounding zone of green coloured corrosion and faded or absent IC labels. Oh dear :-(
Adjusted mounting bracket168 views
Gotek drive167 views
Self Test After166 views
Cleanup WIP165 viewsPart way through removing corroded components and cleaning up the board. The battery has done a good job of detaching the silkscreen component overlay as well.