Re: How to revive my dead Apple //e

["Phil Abel" <phil_abel@removethisfornospam.prodigy.net>]

It doesn't hurt to keep a couple spare machines hanging around in the closet
for parts, either.  At some point you may blow a power supply or the
keyboard may go dead on your primary machine and then you can just
cannibilize your parts machines as required.  Some still show up at
school/government surplus auctions, garage sales, thrift stores, etc. etc.
They can usually be had for a couple bucks if not for free.  There are
always some on ebay but with shipping costs, etc. etc. that can get out of
hand fast.  I think the true art form is to seek out the non-ebay sources.
If I knew how many of these fine machines are probably sitting in land fills
right now I would be sick...

"Trent" <trentj@efn.org> wrote in message
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> I recently pulled my old Apple //e from the closet and unfortunately
> when I flip the power switch I don't get the familiar beep and
> chugging of the drives like I used to enjoy as a kid - total silence.
> Originally I wasn't getting video output, but it magically started
> working and the monitor shows it doing the familiar self test then I
> actually get the "Kernel OK" message.  That's all she'll do for now.
>
> Now my question, are there any general things I can do that may help
> bring it back to life?  Anything I can clean or something to replace
> that often breaks that could cause this?  I've grown up with this
> thing and have had it wrapped in plastic bags and stored in cool, dry
> places for some time and haven't used it in years but it was working
> fine when I tucked it away.  After opening the case up and looking
> inside I don't see any obvious signs of damage so I'm hoping maybe a
> good cleaning will help and was hoping some of you with more
> experience could give me a starting pointer or two.
>
> Even a good website with repair tips would be great.
>
> Thanks,
> Trent
>