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Recap of a TRS-80 Model 100 by Radio Shack …and Fix!

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​In this episode we're repairing a dead Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 Portable Computer. We'll replace 17 electrolytic capacitors and the internal memory battery, do some clean-up because of a leaking capacitor, and attempt to get this beautiful machine working again. Fingers-crossed!
Sites Mentioned:
  • Console5: console5.com
  • Arcade Shopper: arcadeshopper.com

Subject:
  • Non-Working Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100

Equipment Used:
  • Console5 Model 100 / 102 Cap Kit from Arcade Shopper (Part #TRS80-M100-CK)
  • Replacement Internal Battery from Arcade Shopper
  • Radio Shack Digital Multimeter Cat. No. 22-168A
  • GME ESR Capacitance Meter
  • Kaisiking S-330 Large Repair Mat
  • Aoyue 701A++ Desoldering Station
  • GLE2016 60W Adjustable Soldering Iron
  • Radio Shack Archer 0.8mm Solder Cat. No. 64-009
  • Thermaltronics FBA-TMT-TC-2 Tip Tinner
  • Horsebiz Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner
  • SolidWork Safety Glasses
  • Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Wire Cutter
  • ARCTIC EAGLE Anti Static Wrist Strap
  • Screwdrivers
  • 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Working Diode from donor Model 100

Products Mentioned:
  • Soigeneris Backpack Drive
  • REXCPM
  • TRS-80 Disk/Video Interface (DVI)

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