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Chicken 64 Tackles a 1983 Commodore 64 Repair with No Video Sync
#Commodore64 #C64Repair #Chicken64 #VICII #SIDChip #SwinSID #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #ComputerRestoration
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1983 Commodore 64 Repair - The Oasis BBS
Chicken 64 tackles a 1983 Commodore 64 repair with missing video sync, a ceramic VIC-II, and unexpected sound trouble during testing.
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November 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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MatshitaPico CDTV Replacement Swaps the CD-ROM Drive for microSD
#MatshitaPico #CommodoreCDTV #CDTV #Amiga #RetroComputing #Commodore #RP2350 #Pico2 #RetroHardware #ComputerRestoration
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MatshitaPico CDTV replacement - The Oasis BBS
MatshitaPico CDTV replacement swaps the aging optical drive for a microSD-based emulator, giving Commodore CDTV systems a new repair path.
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September 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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SX-64 Keyboard Restoration Exposes a Weak PSU
#CommodoreSX64 #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #VintageComputers #CRTRepair #TheRetroCollective
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SX-64 Keyboard Restoration Exposes a Weak PSU - The Oasis BBS
The SX-64 keyboard restoration tackles grime and worn parts, then shifts to CRT repairs and a weak 12-volt supply inside the computer.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Amiga 3000 Flicker Fixer Repaired After Battery Damage
#Amiga3000 #CommodoreAmiga #AmigaRepair #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #AdriansDigitalBasement #FlickerFixer #ComputerRestoration
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Amiga 3000 Flicker Fixer Repaired After Battery Damage - The Oasis BBS
Adrian repairs an Amiga 3000 flicker fixer damaged by battery corrosion, replacing corroded components and restoring sharp VGA output.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Commodore SX-64 Restoration Begins with a Complete Teardown
#Commodore #SX64 #Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #TrashToTreasure

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Commodore SX-64 Restoration Begins with a Complete Teardown - The Oasis BBS
Commodore SX-64 restoration begins as The Retro Collective strips down the luggable computer, checks its PSU, and finds custom mods.
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August 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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MorphOS 3.20 Upgrade and Custom G5 Case Mod
#MorphOS #MorphOS320 #Amiga #G5Mac #RetroComputing #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #AmigaSoftware #ComputerRestoration

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MorphOS 3.20 Upgrade and Custom G5 Case Mod - The Oasis BBS
MorphOS 3.20 upgrade comes to a G5 tower as Chris Edwards installs the release, tests Amiga apps, and adds a glowing case panel mod.
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July 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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A3000T PSU Repair in Jan Beta’s Amiga 3000T Restoration Part 5
#Amiga3000T #Amiga #JanBeta #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #PowerSupplyRepair #VintageComputing

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A3000T PSU Repair in Jan Beta’s Amiga 3000T Restoration Part 5 - The Oasis BBS
A3000T PSU Repair takes center stage as Jan Beta tracks a shutdown fault, restores stable output, and tests the Amiga 3000T.
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April 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Underwater Amiga 2000 Part 3 Shows Chris Edwards Finally Bringing It Back
#Amiga2000 #Amiga #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #AmigaRepair #RGBtoHDMI #PiStorm

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Underwater Amiga 2000 - The Oasis BBS
Chris Edwards Restoration gets the underwater Amiga 2000 running again after deep chip swaps, trace repairs, and video fixes.
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March 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Underwater Amiga 2000 Part 2: Chris Edwards Keeps a 20 Year Submersion Survivor Moving
#Amiga #Amiga2000 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #ComputerRestoration #ElectronicsRepair #DiagROM #CommodoreAmiga #HardwareHacking #RetroTech

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Underwater Amiga 2000 Part 2 - The Oasis BBS
Underwater Amiga 2000 returns in Part 2 as Chris Edwards battles rot, bad chips, and stubborn video lines in a gritty rescue.
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March 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Amiga 2000 Water Damage Repair Begins with a Board That Should Be Scrap
#Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga2000 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #ElectronicsRepair #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #ComputerRestoration

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Amiga 2000 water damage repair - The Oasis BBS
Amiga 2000 water damage repair starts with Chris Edwards tackling a buried, rusted board, dead chips, and major corrosion.
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February 25, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Commodore 64 Keyboard Restoration: Testing, Cleaning, and Bringing Six Keyboards Back to Life
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #RetroRepair #KeyboardRestoration #MoreFunFixingIt #VintageComputers #ComputerRestoration

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Commodore 64 keyboard restoration - The Oasis BBS
Commodore 64 keyboard restoration tips from a hands-on repair session covering testing, cleaning, flaky keys, and practical fixes.
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February 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Amiga 3000T Smoke Test: Jan Beta’s Part 3 Brings a Rare Tower Back to Life
#Amiga #Amiga3000T #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerRestoration #ElectronicsRepair #PCBRepair #Soldering #HardwareHacking #Commodore #JanBeta

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Amiga 3000T Smoke Test - The Oasis BBS
Amiga 3000T Smoke Test follows Jan Beta as he removes corrosion, patches traces, seals the PCB, and reaches a huge first boot.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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A3000T Tower Feet: Full-Size 3D Prints and a GRIND Floppy Demo
#Amiga #Amiga3000T #RetroComputing #3DPrinting #VintageComputers #ComputerRestoration #Thingiverse #FloppyDisk #SCSI #GRIND

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A3000T Tower Feet - The Oasis BBS
Full-size A3000T tower feet fix a classic crack-prone design, then Chris tests the GRIND floppy demo across fast Amigas.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Commodore Key Stem Fix: James Rescue Finale with C128, C64, and Amiga 500
#Commodore128 #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore1541 #Amiga500 #Amiga #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #ComputerRestoration #BlueSCSI #VCFPNW

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Commodore Key Stem Fix - The Oasis BBS
Commodore Key Stem Fix wraps the James Rescue finale with C128 repairs, a C64 test, and an Amiga 500 revival. Watch.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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UV Resin Case Repair for Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #RetroComputing #C64Repair #VintageComputers #RetroHardware #CaseRepair #UVResin #MoreFunFixingIt #ComputerRestoration #3DPrinting

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UV Resin Case Repair for Commodore 64 - The Oasis BBS
UV Resin Case Repair for Commodore 64 shows how UV resin rebuilds broken screw posts and clips fast. Watch for steps and tips.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Amiga 1000 Comeback: The Secret Start and a Shed Survivor
#Amiga1000 #Commodore #RetroComputing #RavenwolfRetroTech #AmigaHistory #DeluxePaint #BoingBall #ComputerRestoration #VintageComputers #Motorola68000

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Amiga 1000 Comeback: The Secret Start and a Shed Survivor - The Oasis BBS
Amiga 1000 comeback from secret “Lorraine” days to a Lincoln Center debut, plus a shed survivor restore and clever mouse fix.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Commodore 64 Shed Find Restored
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #RetroHardware

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Commodore 64 Shed Find Restored - The Oasis BBS
A shed-stored Commodore 64 arrives in rough shape but surprises with a working board and charity potential. Watch the full restoration.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Dirtiest Amiga 500 Restoration Project
#Amiga500 #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #AmigaRepair

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Dirtiest Amiga 500 Restoration Project - The Oasis BBS
RETRO is the New Black tackles the dirtiest Amiga 500 restoration, cleaning and repairing a filthy auction find into a working retro setup.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Mimic Spartan Restoration Begins
#C64 #AppleII #RetroComputing #MimicSpartan #ComputerRestoration #Commodore64 #VintageComputers #JavmasterRetro

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Mimic Spartan Restoration Begins - The Oasis BBS
Watch ARC Javmaster restore the rare Mimic Spartan—an Apple II clone powered by a Commodore 64 keyboard—in this retro teardown.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Amiga 3000 of Urine – Part 3 Finale: The Repair That Broke Chris Edwards
#Amiga3000 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #AmigaRestoration #TechRepair #RodentDamage #Leptospirosis #ComputerRestoration

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Amiga 3000 of Urine – Part 3 Finale: The Repair That Broke Chris Edwards - The Oasis BBS
In the intense final chapter of the Amiga 3000 of Urine series, Chris Edwards reveals the physical and emotional toll of restoring a corroded Amiga 3000d. Watch the unforgettable finale now.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Restoring an Amiga 3000: How Bad Is the Damage?
#Amiga #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #Amiga3000 #VintageTech #RetroRepair #ClassicComputers

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Restoring an Amiga 3000: How Bad Is the Damage? - The Oasis BBS
Retronaut takes on an Amiga 3000 restoration project, examining the extent of battery damage and determining whether this legendary machine can be revived. Watch as he strips it down, tests its functi...
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March 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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64 Commodore: A New Series from RavenWolf Retro Tech
#Commodore64 #RetroTech #Amiga #VintageComputing #ComputerRestoration #VIC20 #Amiga1000 #TechHistory

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64 Commodore: A New Series from RavenWolf Retro Tech - The Oasis BBS
Discover "64 Commodore," a new series from RavenWolf Retro Tech exploring the stories behind Commodore computers. Restorations, history, and personal tales come together in this unique journey.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Restoring an Amiga 3000: Battery Damage, Chip Repairs, and More
#Amiga3000 #RetroComputing #ComputerRestoration #ChipRepair #VintageComputers

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Restoring an Amiga 3000: Battery Damage, Chip Repairs, and More - The Oasis BBS
A deep dive into the repair of an Amiga 3000, tackling video, audio, and RAM issues caused by battery leakage and aging components.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Repairing a Laser 128 Keyboard | Vintage Apple II Clone Restoration
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#Laser128 #AppleII #RetroComputing #VintageComputer #KeyboardRepair #AppleClone #RetroTech #AdventuresInRetrocomputing #ComputerRestoration #OldSchoolComputers
Repairing a Laser 128 Keyboard | Vintage Apple II Clone Restoration
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July 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Finished restoring an Amstrad CPC 464. Rubber gloves were needed before handling this one.

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#RetroComputing #AmstradCPC #CPC464 #VintageTech #ComputerRestoration #TechRevival #8Bit #RetroHardware #RestorationProject
Amstrad CPC 464 computer from 1984
March 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM