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    A connundrum: Super clean original Macintosh II... keep it stock or swap in MEGA IIfx upgrade

    Hello All, So, I figured I'd post an update. I ordered and received my capacitor repair kits and pulled the board and gave it a good look-over. I dusted it, cleaned it with iso and pulled all the bad SMD electrolytics via the twisting method. It was very quick and smooth and incurred...
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    SGI PowerSeries Keyboard Cable to USB

    Look at those BEAUTIFUL desk-sides! 🤤
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    A connundrum: Super clean original Macintosh II... keep it stock or swap in MEGA IIfx upgrade

    I'm honestly surprised. I've been getting a lot of feedback along a similar vein. I'll try to document the fixes. Cap replacement kit is en-route. So this is me formally putting out a call for a IIfx case in good nick. Happy to fairly compensate. I'm in NYC so if anyone has a lead.... Here's a...
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    A connundrum: Super clean original Macintosh II... keep it stock or swap in MEGA IIfx upgrade

    Hello Everyone, I've been lurking a bit, and I've fervently absorbed hours of @Branchus YouTube content. Your perspectives are greatly respected and appreciated. So: I've been a vintage collector (read, borderline hoarder with a vague curatorial philosophy) for years. I've been lucky...
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