Acill's Amiga Repair Thread

[Acill]

Ive started a new facebook page to post some of my work on. If you use it please take a look and like it.  http://Http://www.facebook.com/acillclassics

[Acill]

Today I finished a couple of IDE header repairs on a set of A1200's. I had a couple owners want them different. One stock and the other using a box connector. I think I like the box connector over the straight header. These are also both recaps I did for those looking for a close in shot of something I've done.

The white tape and the improper diode isnt my work. Not sure why it was done, but I wasnt asked to fix it correctly as much as I wanted. I am thinking of doing it anyway just to make it right.

[Acill]

nice work...don't touch that part without permission, because you know you'll get blamed for a dead amiga by the owner.

Yup, and that is why I am not touching it.

[Acill]

Every time I hear that line reminds me of this post:

http://www.amiga.org/forums/showpost.php?p=56482&postcount=62

Ah yes, loved that one. You my friend have a good memory!

[Acill]

Whew, busy evening! Restored an A4000D and is now like new! Recap done, Buster 9 to 11 upgrade, SIMM socket replaced with new metal clip type, Clock circuit repaired and new coin cell battery mod complete, recap done and tested! Even get to see the buster 11 in action using my BigRamPlus in his machine! Sorry for the low quality photos.

[Acill]

Its been awhile since I uploaded some of the work I have been doing. This month has been real busy and I am happy to say my turn around times are a lot better. Enjoy and as always thank you for entrusting me with the machines! I love doing it!

[Acill]

Here are a few more shots including an A4000 CR (Rev D) that I restored with all new metal tab simm sockets, clock battery holder and cell, recap and general cleanup. It was an awesome project! I've been uploading most every job I complete on my facebook page listed in my signature as well. Take a look at it. I believe they way I have it setup you can view it without a facebook account even.

[Acill]

Nice bench test supply for testing boards. Made adapters for all Amiga types to use with it.

Also rebuilt this stock A4000D PSU using the insides of a Silverstone ATX. It fit perfect and looks fantastic all together.

[Acill]

Out of the US on work trip from Today through the 4th of MArch, and again from 11 MArch through the end of the month. Its okay to send in any boards for work, but they will have to sit until I have a weekend home to get them taken care of and out.

Here is an A4000 CR (Rev D) that I am restoring from completely dead. Its working again and needs new Simm sockets soldered in still, new caps, and cleanup after I replaced several of the custom chips to fix some solder pads that lifted. I also pulled out a barrel battery that someone put in. Not sure why it was put in since this rev A4000 is designed to use a non-rechargeable coin cell. That will be fixed once all repairs and the cleanup is done.

https://goo.gl/photos/AB3zYNMCMCKiCi5UA

[Acill]

Just received my A1200 board yesterday. Got everything put back together and fired it up. Everything works perfectly, I have had this all project sitting for so long I forgot how good a like new A1200 looks. Needless to say Acill did awesome work. Thanks for all your help.

Awesome!

[Acill]

Thanks to the Chief for a great job bringing a 1200 back to life!  Would not boot from either floppy or IDE.  Replaced floppy, fixed IDE header and recapped.  He turned it around faster than he said he would and was very clear about what my options and costs were.

Now with a CF the beast boots in a couple heartbeats.  Beautiful to see!

https://goo.gl/photos/Hv7W13jhtLv6iSzk9

That picture is priceless man!!!!

[Acill]

Here is my current repair in progress. An A3000D with dead Paula socket (Not anymore) and some battery damage I will be taking on next.

https://goo.gl/photos/i8YuQqP41KFodM7r5

[Acill]

Nothing beats a nice machined gold plated socket

The way I look at it, if you are going to go through all the work to replace it , do it right and use the best parts available! This looks sexy as hell too!

[Acill]

I got notification a couple of days ago that my new 1200 case is coming, so I am waiting to put my Acill-recapped 1200 together until I get the new case

Someone needs to send me a new 1200 case! Please post a pic of it when done!!

[Acill]

I might have something for you on Monday.

That reminds me, your inbox is full!

[Acill]

I've had a lot of requests for pictures of past work and posted this on another site. I thought I would share it here as a way to have some of my better jobs listed all in one post. Enjoy!

A3000D Paula Socket Repairs
https://goo.gl/photos/i8YuQqP41KFodM7r5

A4000cr SIMM Socket Replace
https://goo.gl/photos/i8YuQqP41KFodM7r5

A1200 Floppy and IDE Header Replace, Recap and General Restoration
https://goo.gl/photos/pEZG2r5ZiDvrD7i97

A4000cr Complete Restoration
https://goo.gl/photos/ctEnc1DX1nAUnAYK7

A1200 Cap Leak Fix, Recap and Tracer Jumper
https://goo.gl/photos/Hwqgz32kSWSKYoNj6

A4000 Clock Circuit Fix
https://goo.gl/photos/9UyrREhrTTTauy8M6

68040 to 68060 Adapter Build
https://goo.gl/photos/RLTHH3g4hvYq62UN8

A4000T Port Module Hand Built
https://goo.gl/photos/mbkjZehQF5VaqVrk7

A4000 New Simm sockets and trace repairs
https://goo.gl/photos/12e3oPw78RhYH7jo6

Rapidfire SCSI Card Repairs
https://goo.gl/photos/zmqHjvvMVe8N4KeQ8

Blizzard 040 to 060 Conversion
https://goo.gl/photos/rpzMbgNWpfpG5gc68

Apollo 1240 to 1260 Conversion
https://goo.gl/photos/twvdxNiGuXnZsrYM9