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Currently Playing: I Built the Perfect Adlib Replica (And Fixed an IBM 5150!)

Restore and upgrade a classic IBM 5150 in this vintage computer repair and retro PC build. I diagnose floppy drive failure and a RAM error, then bring this iconic 1981 computer back to life. Alongside the repair, I build a stunning matte green and gold Adlib sound card replica, perfect for retro computing projects. If you love retro PCs, hardware restoration, ISA sound cards, and vintage tech mods, this Epictronics build is for you. - PCB Prototype the Easy Way. Full-feature custom PCB prototype service. https://www.pcbway.com/ - Support me on patreon.com/Epictronics Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/epictronics - Tools I regularly use FNIRSI DWS-200 Solder station PinePower Bench PSU AMTECH NC-559-ASM Flux Kester 951 Flux pen Hanstar 861DW Rework Station Pro'sKit SS-331 Desoldering Station SEQURE HT140 Desoldering Tweezers Multicore 60/40. 0.38mm solder AOYUE int883 PCB Preheater RIGOL DHO800 70MHz four-channel digital Oscilloscope Tektronix 2246A 100 MHz four-channel analog Oscilloscope FNIRSI DPOX180H 180MHz Handheld Oscilloscope UNI-T UT61E Auto Ranging Multimeter UNI-T UT890D Manual Ranging Multimeter FNIRSI LC1020E LCR/ESR meter TL866 II Plus Programmer InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera TOMLOV TM4K-AF Flex Microscope Dremel 3000 with flexible shaft MaAnt Mini"Dremel" DeoxIT D5 Contact Cleaner PCBs from PCBWay.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support me on patreon.com/Epictronics Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/epictronics