Restoration

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2023-12-24
#retrocomputing #restoration #Amiga 500+ #vintage computers #Commodore
This Amiga 500+ is resilient.
The corroded PCB track under the battery that needed tinning.
In contrast, this particular board’s (an Amiga 1500 (2000), Rev 6) damage is caused by a Varta battery, which resulted in corroding the CPU and its socket since the battery’s innards crept into its area.

Reflections on restoring a Commodore Amiga 500 Plus

As a hobby, I do occasional restorations of vintage computers and other electronics. Restoring vintage computers is my escape—like a mental jog that keeps burnout at bay. It’s also a fantastic way to “time travel” and appreciate some brilliant engineering feats from the past.

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