Retro Computers, Electronics and more

Amstrad CPC 464 Repair and Restoration
Repairing an Amstrad CPC 464 from the mid 1980s.

Atari ST Memory Upgrade
Installing a Marpet Developments RAM upgrade kit in the recently refurbished Atari 1040 STFM.

Atari ST Restoration and Repairs
The latest addition to the collection of old classic computers came from the same place as most of my other computers, eBay. Two Atari ST computers a 520ST and 1040ST. Both in need of repair and restoration.

Restoring a BBC Microcomputer – Part 2: Repairing Memory Faults
In this second instalment of the BBC Micro restoration series, I tackle a memory fault that caused strange graphical glitches on the display. Diagnosing the issue with a BASIC program, identifying the faulty memory chip, and carefully replacing it, restored the BBC Micro to its former glory.

Restoring a BBC Micro Computer - Part 1
A new addition to the collection, a BBC Micro computer from 1982. Manufactured by Acorn Computers, it is in need of restoration and repair.