This article is about a repair I did back in 2014 on a Polivoks (Polivox) synthesizer. I came across some files on my harddrive about it, and I want to share it so maybe other people can use it that are facing the problem(s). Sadly I don’t have (or make) all pictures I made during […]
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Vectrex controller spring replacement
Today I replaced the springs of two controllers/sticks. The sticks didn’t center anymore, after the replacement the centering is perfect! I also added a cable membrane to fixate the replacement cable in a fixed position. Console5 offers new springs: https://console5.com/store/vectrex-joystick-centering-springs-brand-new-replacements.html
HP Vectra PSU not working
PSU Brand: NMB Partno.: J09PA-01204060D Transistor Q20 (BUX86P) was broken, it was getting hot as I look at the board. There was glue arround Q20 & R201 that came very very hard. My guess is that because of the glue the pins of Q20 have been pulled out of the solder joints and caused even […]
CDTV CDROM no data discs repair
CDTV CDROM no data discs repair
CD32 – Totally dead
Got a Amiga CD32 for repair. It doesn’t work, no video output, power LED does not fully illuminate on powering up the machine, so no reset on Power cycle. First thing that came up in my mind was the voltage detector, replaced it and the machine boots again. But video output is totally mangled. Checked […]