A500/A590 for A1200

mihcael · 18 August 2009, 13:31

I have an A500 and A590 i am willing to swap for a basic 1200 if this is reasonable!

It has 2 GB HD - has checksums, but was working until i started putting shit on it!

1 MB chip, 2 MB Fast

Kickstart 2.something

What do you think?

If the 1200 is upgraded i may be able to sweeten the deal!

Cammy · 18 August 2009, 17:45

Do you know how to repair Amigas yourself? I would LOVE that A500 setup, but the only spare A1200 I have is in need of new capacitors, and possibly a new floppy drive too (maybe even other repairs are needed but I have no way to test it). To me, it seems like it might just be the audio capacitors, just like too many of our other Amigas

In any case I'll test that A1200 tomorrow and at least see if it boots up to Workbench and see if the mouse and joystick ports work.

mihcael · 18 August 2009, 20:59

sorry, i dont know how to repair!

floppy drive doesnt bother me at all, but what effect does capacitors have?

Cammy · 18 August 2009, 21:05

In this case, the capacitors being dead means there's no sound output, and maybe it interferes with the mouse port too.

klx300r · 19 August 2009, 06:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cammy

In this case, the capacitors being dead means there's no sound output, and maybe it interferes with the mouse port too.

odds are that if there is 'no' sound at all it most likely also burnt out a few traces on the MB too...usually get a crackling like sound if its just the caps...this isnt a difficult job but time consuming and must be done by someone who has soldering skills for sure...

mihcael · 20 August 2009, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cammy

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In any case I'll test that A1200 tomorrow and at least see if it boots up to Workbench and see if the mouse and joystick ports work.

so did you get a chance to test it?

Megamix · 21 August 2009, 23:09

As title here is a site that I haver found usefull, it has a section on sound problems, hope this help.

http://amiga.serveftp.net/

18 August 2009, 13:31	#1
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 1,144	A500/A590 for A1200 I have an A500 and A590 i am willing to swap for a basic 1200 if this is reasonable! It has 2 GB HD - has checksums, but was working until i started putting shit on it! 1 MB chip, 2 MB Fast Kickstart 2.something What do you think? If the 1200 is upgraded i may be able to sweeten the deal!

21 August 2009, 23:09	#7
Megamix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St.Helens, Merseyside UK Age: 63 Posts: 184	Dont Know if anyone has seen this site As title here is a site that I haver found usefull, it has a section on sound problems, hope this help. http://amiga.serveftp.net/

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18 August 2009, 17:45	#2
Cammy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Age: 39 Posts: 1,189	Do you know how to repair Amigas yourself? I would LOVE that A500 setup, but the only spare A1200 I have is in need of new capacitors, and possibly a new floppy drive too (maybe even other repairs are needed but I have no way to test it). To me, it seems like it might just be the audio capacitors, just like too many of our other Amigas In any case I'll test that A1200 tomorrow and at least see if it boots up to Workbench and see if the mouse and joystick ports work.

18 August 2009, 20:59	#3
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 1,144	sorry, i dont know how to repair! floppy drive doesnt bother me at all, but what effect does capacitors have?

18 August 2009, 21:05	#4
Cammy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Age: 39 Posts: 1,189	In this case, the capacitors being dead means there's no sound output, and maybe it interferes with the mouse port too.

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