classic-computers.org.nzNews and UpdatesRecently it was bought to my attention that some people visit the top page on this domain to see if there has been any changes in any of the sections. Updates can be hard to find. Some of the sub-sites here have RSS feeds but not all are equipped with these. Also, some people just like to browse rather than subscribe. In response to this feedback, I've started this News and Updates page. Here you'll find any changes or additions to the material on this domain starting from late September 2009. The newest change will be at the top. Enjoy! |
30th August, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article titled "Faulty RAM traced to power supply in an Atari 800XL" |
27th August, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on A wavy video fix for a System 80 / Video Genie. |
27th August, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on A Dick Smith System 80 / Video Genie parts haul. |
30th July, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on Restoring a System 80 / Video Genie/ PMC-80 Part 5: Adding a switch for sound |
27th July, 2010 - Uploaded a blog artcle on Restoring a System 80 / Video Genie/ PMC-80 Part 4: Another cassette issue fixed |
11th July, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on restoring a System 80 / Video Genie/ PMC-80 Part 3: A replacement case, keyboard, RF cable and a cassette toggle switch |
7th July, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on restoring a System 80 / Video Genie/ PMC-80 Part 2: Fixing a cassette deck problem |
2nd July, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on Restoring a System 80 / Video Genie/ PMC-80 Part 1: Repairing a screen flicker issue |
30th June, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on repairing a Dick Smith System 80/ Video Genie/ PMC-80 power supply unit. |
29th June, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on fixing a disk corruption / reboot / no-boot problem on a System 80. |
29th June, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on a Tandon TM100 -2A disk drive alignment on an IBM-PC (5150). |
28th June, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on adjusting the radial alignment a Tandon TM100 -2A drive without an alignment disk. |
17th June, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on Replacement rechargeable NiCad batteries for an Epson HX-20 |
12th April, 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on Repairing a Remex disk drive for a BBC (b). |
4th April 2010 - Changed the TRS-80 Model 100 entry to include the NEC 8201a |
24th March 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on Stocking up software for a Kaypro II. |
6th March 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on the limitations of some replacement EPROMS. |
4th March 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on diagnosing an apple IIe screen issue. |
26th February 2010 - Uploaded a blog article on fixing a Kaypro II keyboard problem. |
24th February 2010 - Uploaded two blog articles. One on fixing an NEC 8201a and the other on errors in the NEC 8201a service manual. |
19th February 2010 - Uploaded two blog articles. One on a Kaypro keyboard substitution with a Model 100 and the other on getting CP/M disks written in a 1.2Mb drive on a P4! |
10th February 2010 - Uploaded a blog article - Tips on buying a vintage computer |
2nd February 2010 - Uploaded the original Kaypro II users guide for download |
15th January 2010 - Uploaded a blog article "Smoke from a Kaypro II - The fault and the fix" |
1st January 2010 - Uploaded a blog article "Maintaining an Atari 8-bit software collection using the Atarimax Universal SIO2PC Interface" |
22nd December 2009 - Uploaded issue 4.3 (Nov, 1985) of NZ Bits and Bytes |
21st December 2009 - Uploaded issue 4.1 (Sept, 1985) of NZ Bits and Bytes. |
20th December 2009 - Uploaded issue 3.11 (Aug, 1985) of NZ Bits and Bytes. |
13th December 2009 - Uploaded a service manual for the Micro Peripherals Model 51 and 52 Flexible Disk Drive (MPI-51, MPI-53) |
9th December 2009 - Added two blog entries. One on cracking open a Compaq SLT/286 laptop computer, and the other on fixing the Dallas battery in that same machine. |
14th November 2009 - Added Issue 4.4 (December 1985) to the New Zealand Bits and Bytes site AND wrote a blog entry describing a keyboard replacement for my Commodore Pet |
4th November 2009 - Added a blog entry on my new NEC 8201a |
5th October 2009 - Added Issue 4.2 (October 1985) to the New Zealand Bits and Bytes site. |
4th October 2009 - Added Issue 3.9 (June 1985) to the New Zealand Bits and Bytes site. |
3rd October 2009 - Added impressions of OS/2 2.1 to the blog site. |
1st October 2009 - Added a new model to my collection, an IBM PS/2 Model 70. Also added a blog entry on the restoration of this machine. |
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