Retro Computers

Restoring a 1990 Apple Macintosh LC M0350

My latest restoration project is a vintage Apple Macintosh LC (model M0350) from 1990. It came complete in its original box, along with a keyboard, mouse, power cables, and a selection of floppy disks.

 10 August 2025    15 min read     Retro Computers

Amstrad CPC 464 Repair and Restoration

Repairing an Amstrad CPC 464 from the mid 1980s.

 24 March 2025    15 min read     Retro Computers

Atari ST Memory Upgrade

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

 15 February 2025    8 min read     Electronics , Retro Computers

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.

 05 February 2025    15 min read     Retro Computers

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.

 12 January 2025    5 min read     Retro Computers , Electronics

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.

 28 December 2024    13 min read     Retro Computers , Electronics