Hacker NewsMar 9

Restoring a Sun SPARCstation IPX Part 1: PSU and Nvram

https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/restoring-a-sun-sparcstation-ipx-part-1-psu-and-nvram

#HackerNews #RestoringSunSPARCstation #SPARCstationIPX #TechRestoration #VintageComputing #PSUandNvram

Restoring a Sun SPARCstation IPX Part 1: PSU and NVRAM

Repairing a dead power supply and replacing the NVRAM in a vintage UNIX workstation.

CellShoppe Phone & Laptop FixOct 28

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Hacker NewsJul 1, 2025

Restoring a ZX Spectrum+ Toastrack

https://celso.io/posts/2025/06/28/toastrack/

#HackerNews #Restoring #ZX #Spectrum #Toastrack #RetroGaming #VintageComputing #TechRestoration #8BitComputing

Restoring a ZX Spectrum+ Toastrack

I talk a lot about Commodore machines in this blog; they left a bigger dent in me growing up, but like most kids of my generation living in Portugal in the 80s, the first computers I played with were actually Sinclairs—first my friend’s ZX81 and then a ZX Spectrum 48K that my parents offered me. I have many memories of playing games like the Horace series, Manic Miner, Jetpac, or Chuckie Egg on my Spectrum.

BauShrTechTipsJun 24, 2025

Bringing vintage tech to life in 2025 🔧✨
I installed all four editions of Linux Mint on four ThinkPad X220s:

💻 Cinnamon – Sleek & modern
🧩 MATE – Lightweight & classic
⚙️ Xfce – Ultra-fast & minimal
🧬 LMDE 6 – Debian-powered edge

Same legendary hardware, four distinct Linux experiences.
Which would you pick as your daily driver?

https://www.youtube.com/@BauShrTechTips
#LinuxMint #ThinkPadX220 #LinuxIn2025 #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #RetroComputing #TechRestoration

The Oasis BBSApr 25, 2025
Repairing the Classic Commodore 64 Black Screen
#Commodore64 #C64 #KernalROM #RetroRepair #VintageComputing #TechRestoration #VICChip
https://theoasisbbs.com/repairing-the-classic-commodore-64-black-screen/?feed_id=2999&_unique_id=680b8a64c96c2
Repairing the Classic Commodore 64 Black Screen - The Oasis BBS

Watch Tim diagnose and fix a Commodore 64’s notorious black-screen issue using practical techniques and expert troubleshooting tips.

The Oasis BBS
The Oasis BBSMar 26, 2025
Repair Nightmare: Chris Battles Hidden Damage and Illness with Amiga 3000D
#AmigaRepair #RetroComputing #RepairNightmare #Amiga3000 #TechRestoration #RetroRepair 
https://theoasisbbs.com/repair-nightmare-chris-battles-hidden-damage-and-illness-with-amiga-3000d/?feed_id=2435&_unique_id=67e3fbc54f268
Repair Nightmare: Chris Battles Hidden Damage and Illness with Amiga 3000D - The Oasis BBS

Follow Chris's extraordinary struggle with a severely damaged Amiga 3000D, unexpected setbacks, and a personal health crisis that nearly broke him.

The Oasis BBS
The Oasis BBSMar 11, 2025
Three Amiga 3000s Walk Into a Repair Shop...
#Amiga3000 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #AmigaRepair #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #RetroTech #ElectronicsRepair #TechRestoration
https://theoasisbbs.com/three-amiga-3000s-rescued-chris-edwards-brings-retro-repairs-to-life/?feed_id=2115&_unique_id=67d034c4602c6
Three Amiga 3000s Walk Into a Repair Shop... - The Oasis BBS

Watch as Chris Edwards restores three Amiga 3000s with humor, skill, and a little bit of retro tech magic. Thanks to his supporters, more classic machines get a second chance!

The Oasis BBS
The Oasis BBSFeb 12, 2025
Restoring & Expanding the Amiga 1200 Setup
#Amiga1200 #RetroComputing #VintageHardware #Gotek #FloppyDrives #Restoration #MsMadLemon #Nostalgia #ClassicGaming #TechRestoration
https://theoasisbbs.com/restoring-expanding-the-amiga-1200-setup/?feed_id=1615&_unique_id=67acaad0f059e
Restoring & Expanding the Amiga 1200 Setup - The Oasis BBS

Ms Mad Lemon showcases the next stage of her Amiga 1200 setup, testing and restoring IDE drives, peripherals, and classic hardware, including floppy drives, a Gotek, and vintage storage devices.

The Oasis BBS
The Oasis BBSJan 21, 2025
Commodore 64 RAM Repair: Diagnosing and Fixing Memory Issues
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #C64Repair #TechRestoration #RAM
https://theoasisbbs.com/commodore-64-ram-repair-diagnosing-and-fixing-memory-issues/?feed_id=1269&_unique_id=678fab3975c24
Commodore 64 RAM Repair: Diagnosing and Fixing Memory Issues - The Oasis BBS

Learn how Triple Freedom tackled a stubborn RAM issue on a Commodore 64. Watch their step-by-step repair process to restore this vintage machine.

The Oasis BBS
Hack in Days of Future PastMar 13, 2024

🚀💾🎉 Blast from the Past Alert! 🎉💾🚀

Guess who just breathed new life into a venerable relic from 1975? Yep, this tech necromancer right here! 🧙‍♂️✨ I’ve been on a time-travel mission, restoring the legendary #IMSAI8080, the first real microcomputer accessible to hobbyists and tech enthusiasts.

This beauty was more than just a machine.And now, after replacing the power supply board with modern switch-mode DC supplies (8V, -16V, and 16V), this jewel is humming like it’s fresh off the production line! 🛠️💥

Who needs a time machine when you’ve got an IMSAI 8080 purring on your desk?

#TechRestoration #RetroComputing #IMSAI8080 #VintageTech #NostalgiaBytes