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Work needed in falcon
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 04:58
by alienkidmj12
I'm looking to have some work done on my falcon
- Recap
- Floppy connector added, previous one already removed.
- Track straightened up underneath floppy connector. Yes it looks wonky, but not snapped. I think easy but don't have tools.
- General health check and pcb cleanup if needed.
- New speaker connector, it's a bit melted.
There shouldn't be any other issues on board as I know it plays demos and games etc. I heard someone called Steve in UK does this, but I don't know how to contact him.
Thanks
Dave
Re: Work needed in falcon
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 06:23
by derkom
alienkidmj12 wrote: 24 Aug 2021 04:58
There shouldn't be any other issues on board as I know it plays demos and games etc. I heard someone called Steve in UK does this, but I don't know how to contact him.
@Steve should catch his attention. ;)
Re: Work needed in falcon
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 07:17
by mrbombermillzy
Very unspecific (how many Steves are there who do Atari repairs I wonder?) but like derkom suggested it may well be Steve here (solidstatesociety).
I am also waiting for some F030 repairs from him. :D
Re: Work needed in falcon
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 10:38
by Steve
Sorry guys I'm currently taking a break from repairs. I put a message on my website. I will let you know when I am back.
Re: Work needed in falcon
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 12:52
by Plagued
Most of what you're after isn't really specialist, unless you actually have a problem that needs diagnosing... in which case do not let someone unknowledgeable poke about.
If you knew someone skilled enough, with the right equipment (that you could trust with a valuable machine) then it's fairly simple but time consuming work.
I did a Full recap, replaced the RTC, and clock patch on my Falcon last year and didn't run into any issues (there's a thread here somewhere), and no I'm not offering my services :P just saying anyone with experience of working on older machines with propper rework kit wouldn't be phased.
Re: Work needed in falcon
Posted: 21 Apr 2022 21:30
by viking272
alienkidmj12 wrote: 24 Aug 2021 04:58
I'm looking to have some work done on my falcon
- Recap
- Floppy connector added, previous one already removed.
- Track straightened up underneath floppy connector. Yes it looks wonky, but not snapped. I think easy but don't have tools.
- General health check and pcb cleanup if needed.
- New speaker connector, it's a bit melted.
There shouldn't be any other issues on board as I know it plays demos and games etc. I heard someone called Steve in UK does this, but I don't know how to contact him.
Thanks
Dave
Did you find anyone to do this Dave? Also interested - not volunteering!