Embark on a comprehensive restoration journey of a Macintosh Quadra 840AV, the fastest 68040 Mac ever released by Apple. Learn how to bring this vintage computer back to life through a step-by-step process, including logic board removal, recapping, ultrasonic cleaning, and multiple testing phases. Explore the integration of modern technologies like BlueSCSI and ZuluSCSI, and witness the building of a ZuluSCSI Compact Homebrew Kit. Discover the performance capabilities of the SCSI JackHammer NuBus card and Radius VideoVision card. Gain insights into floppy and CD-ROM drive recapping, and experience the satisfaction of a fully restored Quadra 840AV. Conclude with a demonstration of the computer's video editing capabilities, showcasing the power of this classic Macintosh model.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Unboxing
Still unboxing
Damaged in transit
Logic board removal
Recapping logic board
Ultrasonic cleaning
First test
Second test
Third test
BlueSCSI
Some tests
Getting on the web
Building a ZuluSCSI Compact Homebrew Kit
Drive activity light
SCSI JackHammer
SCSI speed tests
Recapping floppy and CD-ROM drive
Restoration complete
Radius VideoVision
Quadra 840AV editing results
Thank you!
Taught by
Branchus Creations
