Author Topic: Possible to determine A500 board revision without opening the case? (Read 13979 times)

Colani1200 · « **on:** September 18, 2013, 03:39:23 PM »

Is there a software tool to determine the board revision of an A500 without opening the case? Or any other possibility?

Colani1200 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2013, 03:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Astral;748366

I have never heard of a tool to do this. What benefit would there be besides saving a few minutes of undoing a few screws to visually check yourself?

Intact warranty seal. + Saving time when you have to check a large number of machines.

Colani1200 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2013, 10:26:44 AM »

Quote from: Tenacious;748403

I probably don't see your requirement.

If you never intend to open it up, why would you care?

Just out of interest. And if it is a revision that can be easily expanded to 1 MB chip RAM onboard, I might decide to open it.

Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;748406

Just what are you getting at here? How many machines do you have?

6 or 7 (I think).

Quote from: smerf;748437

Oh no, I just opened up and repaired my Amiga 500, does that mean I lost my warranty with Commodore?

Yes, it's wothless now. Better give it to me.

Quote from: Tenacious;748454

Gee wiz! This is a tuff thread.

Sorry for starting this...

Colani1200 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2013, 09:16:29 PM »

Quote from: Astral;748486

Just drill a big fricken' 2" round hole through the top of the case and through the sheidling.

One of the best ideas so far. :lol: