Taking it apart is usually a better option than turning it on. Track all the work I'm doing on Retro Macs: Also check out Infinite Mac—you can enjoy retro Mac software in the comfort of your browser, and not have to restore a 35 year old Mac like I did! Parts list: - Console5 - Analog board (630-0395) caps: - Console5 - Logic board tantalum caps: - Mac Memories - 2x 1MB SIMMs: - MacBatt Internal CR2032 PRAM replacement: Some videos referenced in this video: - Mac84 - Repairing a Sad Quadra 840AV: - Peter Cetinski - RIFA AC Cap Blowup: - iiiDIY Recapping 20th Anniversary Mac: Music in this video by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER: Support me on Patreon: Sponsor me on GitHub: Merch: 2nd Channel: Contents: 00:00 - Long screwdrivers and old computer problems 03:18 - Tools of the trade 05:09 - Cracking open the Mac 07:41 - Breaking the anode, safely 09:36 - Logic board removal 11:06 - Analog board and CRT neck board removal 12:50 - Recapping the Analog board 18:08 - Recapping the Logic board 21:29 - Tantalum caps, MacBatt, and 4 MB RAM upgrade 23:02 - Re-assembling the Classic 23:51 - First power 25:53 - Computing like it's 1991 28:45 - Revealing the build, reliving the memories 30:41 - More Macs?