How to dismantle an old A500 and rebuild a NOS A500

Specksynder · 08 February 2010, 18:53

I have bought a used A500 months ago on Ebay.
It was in very bad condition.
There was a little bit of everything inside: dirty, dust, rust.
I said to myself:"I've got no hope left except prayer"

I have dismantled it and put all the pieces on a table.
First, i have cleaned and paint (Black spray paint) the plastic layer underneath the keys.
Then, i have removed the rust from the motherboard's protective cover (I don't know if this is the correct translation sorry) and painted it with chrome spray paint.

The keyboard wasn't in good condition too...there was a 'yellow' line from 'A' key to arrow keys.
So, i decided to try the "Retr0brite project".
After some failed attempts with peroxide, i finally had a great result (Thanks to : tonyyeb, Merlin, rkauer).

The three RCA sockets were a bit damaged (Red plastic rings).I have done some research (Thanks to alexh for the links) and (Finally) i have found them.

I have ordered 3 (New) RCA Sockets through an italian website and then a friend of mine has removed the older and soldered the new ones (Black rings).

The last thing i have done has been the shell painting.I found a dirty white paint, a bit different from the original colour, but i like it so much

At last i have rebuilt everything.
I have spent the last two months working hard, but it's a pleasure to have a New Old Stock Amiga 500 between my hands

I have put some pictures into my Profile-Album.

Ps. I apologize for my poor english

8bitbubsy · 08 February 2010, 19:04

Maaan, that's one pretty Amiga 500 in glory!
You did a great job to it, couldn't be much better

Now remember to handle it with care it with care in the future.

prowler · 08 February 2010, 22:25

That's a great job, Zambot!

Does it run as good as it looks?

BTW, no problems with your English either!

Dizzy · 08 February 2010, 23:48

nice job Z

Retroplay · 08 February 2010, 23:55

Well done, she's a real stunner.

Specksynder · 09 February 2010, 17:23

I would like to thank all of you for the supporting comments, really much appreciated

@prowler

Yes, it works perfectly

Washac · 09 February 2010, 20:12

Hi Ya

Absolutely superb

prowler · 16 February 2010, 22:09

@Zambot_3,

I've moved this thread from the Off Topic forums because it's not off topic.

BTW, you might wish to edit your opening post to embed some of the pictures in it, in keeping with the theme of this forum.

alexh · 17 February 2010, 00:06

http://eab.abime.net/album.php?albumid=227

08 February 2010, 18:53	#1
Specksynder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy Age: 47 Posts: 445	How to dismantle an old A500 and rebuild a NOS A500 I have bought a used A500 months ago on Ebay. It was in very bad condition. There was a little bit of everything inside: dirty, dust, rust. I said to myself:"I've got no hope left except prayer" I have dismantled it and put all the pieces on a table. First, i have cleaned and paint (Black spray paint) the plastic layer underneath the keys. Then, i have removed the rust from the motherboard's protective cover (I don't know if this is the correct translation sorry) and painted it with chrome spray paint. The keyboard wasn't in good condition too...there was a 'yellow' line from 'A' key to arrow keys. So, i decided to try the "Retr0brite project". After some failed attempts with peroxide, i finally had a great result (Thanks to : tonyyeb, Merlin, rkauer). The three RCA sockets were a bit damaged (Red plastic rings).I have done some research (Thanks to alexh for the links) and (Finally) i have found them. I have ordered 3 (New) RCA Sockets through an italian website and then a friend of mine has removed the older and soldered the new ones (Black rings). The last thing i have done has been the shell painting.I found a dirty white paint, a bit different from the original colour, but i like it so much At last i have rebuilt everything. I have spent the last two months working hard, but it's a pleasure to have a New Old Stock Amiga 500 between my hands I have put some pictures into my Profile-Album. Ps. I apologize for my poor english

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08 February 2010, 19:04	#2
8bitbubsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 1,710	Maaan, that's one pretty Amiga 500 in glory! You did a great job to it, couldn't be much better Now remember to handle it with care it with care in the future.

08 February 2010, 22:25	#3
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	That's a great job, Zambot! Does it run as good as it looks? BTW, no problems with your English either!

08 February 2010, 23:48	#4
Dizzy Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,395	nice job Z

08 February 2010, 23:55	#5
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Well done, she's a real stunner.

09 February 2010, 17:23	#6
Specksynder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy Age: 47 Posts: 445	I would like to thank all of you for the supporting comments, really much appreciated @prowler Yes, it works perfectly

09 February 2010, 20:12	#7
Washac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: UK Southern End Posts: 704	Hi Ya Absolutely superb

16 February 2010, 22:09	#8
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	@Zambot_3, I've moved this thread from the Off Topic forums because it's not off topic. BTW, you might wish to edit your opening post to embed some of the pictures in it, in keeping with the theme of this forum.

17 February 2010, 00:06	#9
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	http://eab.abime.net/album.php?albumid=227

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