Acill's Amiga Repair Thread

[Acill]

I have finally got all caught up!!! If you need recaps done and would like to contact me about sending them in you are welcome to do so.

Repairs will take longer and get done on an as I get parts in basis, but shouldn't be too long after the new year is over to also have those speed up.

[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

[Pat the Cat]

I just had a brilliant idea. If owners of Amigas could post pix of rare / unavailable parts, that would help to create STL models of those parts, in order to repair and maintain broken machines.

(An STL is a downloadable 3D model of an object, typically used by 3D printers to make plastic components in a range of colours and materials).

That way, very rare hardware (like working A3000 PSU connectors) can be rebuilt. Indeed, the parts could be printed locally to where the repair is happening, saving on postage costs. Via a service like 3dhubs.cm

What do you all think? It would be very nice to be able to source things like A500 trapdoor panels, for instance. Or the panel for the Zorro connector on an A1000...

A full plastic case is beyond the size capabilities of most 3D printers, but if we start small, who knows what people will be able to do in the future....

EDIT: I'd better start a new thread... DOH!

[DutchinUSA]

Did you check out?: http://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=amiga&sa=

[Pat the Cat]

Did you check out?: http://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=amiga&sa=

Started a new thread, didn't seem right to threadjack.

[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.

[kirk_m]

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.

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

[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.

[Pat the Cat]

The customer is ALWAYS right.

They can be a lot of other things sometimes - pig ignorant, awkward, demanding, cynical and or mean.

But they are ALWAYS right.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

The customer is ALWAYS right.

They can be a lot of other things sometimes - pig ignorant, awkward, demanding, cynical and or mean.

But they are ALWAYS right.

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

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

[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!

[Pat the Cat]

Ah yes. Here in the UK we have "caveat emptor" - "Let the Buyer Beware" - and customer service is somewhat different. For instance, the classic "Cheese Shop" Monty Python clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KBuQHHKx0

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

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

What can I say? I've been around these forums for a looong time. :lol:

[giZmo350]

What can I say? I've been around these forums for a looong time. :lol:

Hey Mike, you ever see Futurama? Yea, we're gonna put yur head in a jar and keep you around FOREVER!!!  :laugh1:

Mike, if you had a choice, who's head would you want either side of you?

[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.

[magnetic]

Nothing said, they can know my job assignment as far as I am concerned. I just want to make sure people understand why things are delayed. You are right though on the context of your concerns. I cleaned it up a bit after looking at what I said.

TO ANYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT SLOW SERVICE: YOU SHOULD BE LUCKY TO HAVE THIS GUY WORKING ON YOUR EQUIPMENT.

Send your repairs to UK back and forth and see how long repairs take. How anyone can complain about Pauls work is beyond me. Ungrateful. The US community is lucky to have him
I have personally seen him spend all kinds of extra times on boards to "get it right" without charging. People not wanting to pay for repairs after he wastes time diagnosing (with no fee)