Recapping services masterlist - Page 2

Mr. Crackpot · 02 February 2020, 04:03

Anthony Hoffman re-balled the 060 chip on my CyberStormPPC card waaaaaaaay back around 2003. It had 'died' a few months after buying it - altho' it was second-hand. Black screen. Was living in same city at the time, so it was easy to send him the card. It came back with the same chip, but performing like a new one - and it's STILL cruising along fine in 2020! Re-balling BGAs correctly is no mean feat. It's where electrical science meets art. Anthony Hoffman has those skill sets.

He's also done three 'tours of duty' way down in Antarctica, helping maintain the vital communications technology that makes surviving in such extremes possible. If he can do that, imagine what he can do for our miggys!

alexh · 10 February 2020, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Crackpot

Anthony Hoffman re-balled the 060 chip on my CyberStormPPC card. Re-balling BGAs correctly is no mean feat.

The 060 chip isn't a BGA but has a very nasty surface mount socket. The PPC is a BGA. Whichever fix you had done kudos as both are very tricky replairs.

Loedown · 15 February 2020, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

Good old accidental SEO.. Ok, I'll stick this one, inactive people on the list, please let me know and I'll edit you out if you like.

I'm no longer offering repairs, please remove me from the list, thanks Jope.

Jope · 15 February 2020, 17:06

Done.

Mr. Crackpot · 04 March 2020, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

The 060 chip isn't a BGA but has a very nasty surface mount socket. The PPC is a BGA. Whichever fix you had done kudos as both are very tricky replairs.

Ach, yes - you're right. Wasn't thinking. Sorry. The plastic mount had warped, possibly causing or contributing to the problem. Anthony removed it entirely and hand soldered the pin sockets in place. He has detailed pics of this process on his site, altho' they are of another client's card.

HTML Code:

http://amiga.serveftp.net/Cyberstorm_socket.html

As said, that was SEVENTEEN years ago. Now, in 2020, the 'O60 STILL clips along in the A3000 like a new one. Never had a problem with it since.

Ironically, the PPC chip has a fault now. It goes for a while from a cold boot, but soon stops working. Seems like a solder connection has come adrift. Will have to have the PPC chip reflowed - or maybe even upgraded if possible.

Cheers.

Tandrews-ny · 16 February 2021, 20:24

Possible to get added to this list? I run Amiga of Rochester https://amigaofrochester.com -- we all sorts of systems not just amigas.

Jope · 17 February 2021, 16:16

Done

Amiga1992 · 17 February 2021, 17:34

With that said, if anyone wants to update or add repair people to the list, post here.
For example, anyone in Argentina up for it? I don't think electroeject is active anymore, but the forum I linked to is behind a registration wall now.

eryngi · 07 March 2022, 03:37

Thanks for this list! I just got my A600 back from being recapped and cleaned up by rvctech in Sydney, and just wanted to say a big thanks! He did a fantastic job. Super knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and fast.. clearly in it for the love of it.. Highly recommended for anyone in Australia who needs Amiga repairs done!

Cheers rvctech =)

grahamn · 10 March 2022, 12:45

Can I please be added to this list (UK only)

https://retrofix.co.uk

Thank you

Jope · 10 March 2022, 12:52

Added.

StompinSteve · 07 February 2023, 16:20

Please add EAB User "Salocinx".

He is a very experienced Amiga repair-specialist.
Services offered: ReCapping, Repairs, Upgrades, Modifications. Anything Amiga. A true electronic wizard.

He also builds BFG's, A3660's and much more. He is an official partner/producer of Hardware designed by Mr Matthias Heinrich, known to many as Matze.

His website and online shop: https://amiga68k.com
Highly recommended

Disclaimer: I have Salocinx's personal approval to endorse him here.

SPOD · 09 February 2023, 09:35

Incredible resource, thanks! Is @rcvtech still doing recaps in Australia? Might have a 1200 to send to him soon.

rvctech · 10 February 2023, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOD

Incredible resource, thanks! Is @rcvtech still doing recaps in Australia? Might have a 1200 to send to him soon.

Yes, still doing them for now.

highpuff · 27 February 2024, 23:35

I do re-caps in Sweden / Gothenburg (ikod.se)

07 February 2023, 16:20	#32
StompinSteve Village idiot Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Switzerland Posts: 267	Please add EAB User "Salocinx". He is a very experienced Amiga repair-specialist. Services offered: ReCapping, Repairs, Upgrades, Modifications. Anything Amiga. A true electronic wizard. He also builds BFG's, A3660's and much more. He is an official partner/producer of Hardware designed by Mr Matthias Heinrich, known to many as Matze. His website and online shop: https://amiga68k.com Highly recommended Disclaimer: I have Salocinx's personal approval to endorse him here. Last edited by StompinSteve; 07 February 2023 at 17:09.

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Mr. Crackpot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Waimate/New Zealand Posts: 2	Anthony Hoffman re-balled the 060 chip on my CyberStormPPC card waaaaaaaay back around 2003. It had 'died' a few months after buying it - altho' it was second-hand. Black screen. Was living in same city at the time, so it was easy to send him the card. It came back with the same chip, but performing like a new one - and it's STILL cruising along fine in 2020! Re-balling BGAs correctly is no mean feat. It's where electrical science meets art. Anthony Hoffman has those skill sets. He's also done three 'tours of duty' way down in Antarctica, helping maintain the vital communications technology that makes surviving in such extremes possible. If he can do that, imagine what he can do for our miggys!

15 February 2020, 17:06	#24
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Done.

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Tandrews-ny Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester Posts: 44	Possible to get added to this list? I run Amiga of Rochester https://amigaofrochester.com -- we all sorts of systems not just amigas.

17 February 2021, 16:16	#27
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Done

17 February 2021, 17:34	#28
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	With that said, if anyone wants to update or add repair people to the list, post here. For example, anyone in Argentina up for it? I don't think electroeject is active anymore, but the forum I linked to is behind a registration wall now.

07 March 2022, 03:37	#29
eryngi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: australia Posts: 5	Thanks for this list! I just got my A600 back from being recapped and cleaned up by rvctech in Sydney, and just wanted to say a big thanks! He did a fantastic job. Super knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and fast.. clearly in it for the love of it.. Highly recommended for anyone in Australia who needs Amiga repairs done! Cheers rvctech =)

10 March 2022, 12:45	#30
grahamn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Burnham on Crouch, UK Age: 71 Posts: 26	Can I please be added to this list (UK only) https://retrofix.co.uk Thank you

10 March 2022, 12:52	#31
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Added.

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SPOD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 44	Incredible resource, thanks! Is @rcvtech still doing recaps in Australia? Might have a 1200 to send to him soon.

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highpuff Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Göteborg Posts: 43	I do re-caps in Sweden / Gothenburg (ikod.se)

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