mrundkvist, 1 month ago All artefacts degrade over time. What is the component of a 1980s home computer that gives out first? When did/does this happen? #computers #1980s
All artefacts degrade over time. What is the component of a 1980s home computer that gives out first? When did/does this happen?
#computers #1980s
TerryHancock, 1 month ago @mrundkvist The real time clock battery. It was replaceable on most, but not all motherboards. Cooling fans are also an issue -- any moving parts. And very sensitive to dust.
@mrundkvist The real time clock battery. It was replaceable on most, but not all motherboards.
Cooling fans are also an issue -- any moving parts. And very sensitive to dust.
gratefulwolf, 1 month ago @mrundkvist race between ram cards and power supply? (or was that the 90s?)
@mrundkvist race between ram cards and power supply? (or was that the 90s?)
BigJackBrass, 1 month ago @mrundkvist Capacitors seem to be a failure point for older electronics, from home computers to pinball machines. Replacing them seems to be standard advice for anyone trying a repair.
@mrundkvist Capacitors seem to be a failure point for older electronics, from home computers to pinball machines. Replacing them seems to be standard advice for anyone trying a repair.
mrundkvist, 1 month ago @BigJackBrass There was a particular couple of brands whose capacitors failed really swiftly due to a miscopied electrolyte recipe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
@BigJackBrass There was a particular couple of brands whose capacitors failed really swiftly due to a miscopied electrolyte recipe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
BigJackBrass, 1 month ago @mrundkvist That's quite a story!
@mrundkvist That's quite a story!
mrundkvist, 1 month ago @BigJackBrass As a fringe member of a Chinese family, I love the name Luminous Town Electric Company. Solid goodness.
@BigJackBrass As a fringe member of a Chinese family, I love the name Luminous Town Electric Company. Solid goodness.
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