"Hi All,
Just an update, have cleaned the entire PCB, removed a few sockets and replaced them with new ones
Just have to get a new ROM socket, then I can start the rebuild process.
As I have been unable to source a new RTC (or second hand), I've…"
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That's not retro, this is RETRO
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As a self confessed nerd, I was able to visit the worlds first semi-programmable computer last year in Bletchly Park, UK. It was something I was hoping to do for many years. I've uploaded a couple…Continue
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SE/30 with Battery Damage (in need of an RTC)
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Recently received what looked to be a standard MAC SE, made in the Apple factory in Cork, Ireland. Was very pleased and happy with the donation. When I got it home, I powered it on, as you do, to see…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Kelly Sep 10, 2013.
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John replied to Brian Kelly's discussion That's not retro, this is RETRO"Great pictures and writeup! To think this was cutting edge technology at one time :)"
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As a self confessed nerd, I was able to visit the worlds first semi-programmable computer last year in Bletchly Park, UK. It was something I was hoping to do for many years. I've uploaded a couple if pictures that you might find interesting, I'll upload more and add more text if asked. Before the start of the Second World War the original 3 wheel Enigma was used for financial companies to code and send transactions to each other. When War started, Hitler wanted secure communications to his…See More
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Spare Parts & Circuit Diagram
Does anyone know where I can find a good source of component parts for a Mac SE/30 (real time clock and video rom). I've heard that there are two types of circuit diagrams (Apple and a reversed engineered schematic which is not correct). Does anyone know where I can get a good quality high resolution version of the Apple schematics. Trying to perform a major repair for this machine, battery leaked and done some serious damage. Want to try to keep this board out of scrap bin. If any one has some…See More
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Brian Kelly posted a discussionSE/30 with Battery Damage (in need of an RTC)
Recently received what looked to be a standard MAC SE, made in the Apple factory in Cork, Ireland. Was very pleased and happy with the donation. When I got it home, I powered it on, as you do, to see if an magic blue smoke escaped, all I got was vertical grey lines on the screen, and I thought "Capacitors, no problems", so I started the process of the stripping down the machine to start the restoration. When removing the logic board, I noticed some residue and it wasn't the gook kind. The I…See More
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Brian,
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Welcome to the Retro Mac site. My name is Michael Kelly so I am sure we are related somewhere down the line. Enjoy the site and the great people here.
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