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Offline AcillTopic starter

Acill's Amiga Repair Thread
« on: April 03, 2016, 04:12:25 PM »
I've had a few requests to do this and I think I will start having the time to do it more regular for those in need. Below is the post I did on another site for the ground rules I go by.

I can do SMD work, recaps, realistic trace repairs etc. I think enough of the long time Amiga community knows me enough for the trust factor.

1. Shipping is your responsibility both ways, use a prepaid label for return included in the box you send would be an easy solution.  
2. Prices will be competitive with others, doing this to help you, not rip you off. I do need to cover the cost of the materials and my equipment though keep in mind.
3. The job will done right and clean, but its still at your risk. Miracles cant be worked on a bad board if they are eaten up from corrosive electrolytic leakage. Every effort will be made to repair however.

I am in Southern California near the LA area. You can send a PM to me here and I will let you know if the job can be done or not. I can test boards I repair in most cases if I have the ability to get power to the board you send and bench test it. As times goes on I plan to get a few rigs made up depending on how often I get work. Amiga gear is not cheap and I cant go out and just buy kit I may never use more than once or twice.
« Last Edit: August 08, 2016, 05:02:30 PM by eliyahu »
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Offline SACC-guy

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2016, 12:53:24 AM »
Hey,
What rigs do you need?
I'm sure I can help you get the basics!

We need a cap guy in sacramento!
 

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Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2016, 01:22:41 AM »
I'm surprised you don't buy and furnish the caps yourself.  That way you know that good caps are going on the motherboards.  You might receive some questionable caps and it would be a shame to waste your work with inferior components.
 

Offline QuikSanz

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2016, 01:51:54 AM »
Quote from: dannyp1;806782
I'm surprised you don't buy and furnish the caps yourself.  That way you know that good caps are going on the motherboards.  You might receive some questionable caps and it would be a shame to waste your work with inferior components.


The MacCaps guy, Charles I think offers different grades, up to tantilum.
As I am just a bit south of you I would rather send my boards up the street than cross country
 

Offline SACC-guy

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2016, 02:26:32 AM »
Quote from: dannyp1;806782
I'm surprised you don't buy and furnish the caps yourself.  That way you know that good caps are going on the motherboards.  You might receive some questionable caps and it would be a shame to waste your work with inferior components.
@dannyp1
AmigaKit sells caps in kits! So no worries!
 

Offline AcillTopic starter

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2016, 02:57:58 AM »
Quote from: SACC-guy;806781
Hey,
What rigs do you need?
I'm sure I can help you get the basics!

We need a cap guy in sacramento!

Some power supplies for bench testing A500/600/1200 would be great, I would need something to test an A4000/3000 as well, not to into pulling mine apart every time. The rest I have covered. Monitor cables are all good, have a 1084S I use to test video out, audio test set is good too.

I'm plan to make the trip up again this year for amiwest and will be there for the repair clinic. Happy to do recaps for anyone I can while the show is on.

I can order some caps kits once I get rolling more. Good point on getting bad sets in though. I wouldnt use them if that was the case. I actually picked up a bunch of japanese ones from frys I am going to test out here this week on some of my own boards.
« Last Edit: April 04, 2016, 03:00:04 AM by Acill »
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Offline SACC-guy

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2016, 03:18:33 AM »
We (SACC group) have everything you need! GRIN!
Well, not the caps...

I personally will give you a 4000 case with everything but the motherboard!

p.s. at last count 8 motherboards (but I'm the only one with caps at the moment)
« Last Edit: April 04, 2016, 03:29:27 AM by SACC-guy »
 

Offline AcillTopic starter

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2016, 04:09:27 AM »
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We (SACC group) have everything you need! GRIN!
Well, not the caps...

I personally will give you a 4000 case with everything but the motherboard!

p.s. at last count 8 motherboards (but I'm the only one with caps at the moment)


Man, I knew I should have kept my old A4000 case! That would be helpful and needed. Seems A4000D recaps is the most requests I am getting too since posting.

As far as making it to the meeting I cant this month. I still have some training do complete here for the new job. The Government doesnt like it when you miss a day ;) I sent you my personal info in an email.

I will order some A4000 cap kits once I get some confirmed orders in and the test station setup. I just didnt want to be stuck with a bunch of caps I cant use on hand.

As far as time to complete goes, as long as your okay with a short wait (couple weeks tops) I am glad to do them.  The A4000D case will speed up things a lot for testing too once its in. My test bench is about done now. I just have to clean my work area out a bit more. Unpacking after this big move is challenging to say the least!
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Offline SACC-guy

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2016, 05:37:48 AM »
When I built my Power Tower 4000, I used the motherboard and kept the 4000D works.

I think you will find lots of Amigas need TLC (caps too)!
 

Offline AcillTopic starter

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2016, 03:25:18 PM »
Have room to take a few more boards in this month after a couple other orders need some parts on backorder are waiting. PM with details and I can get you a price. Average is $50-60 so far.
Proud Retired Navy Chief!

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Need Amiga recap or other services in the US? Visit my website at http://www.acill.com and take a look or on facebook at http://facebook.com/acillclassics
 

Offline QuikSanz

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2016, 03:12:26 AM »
Quote from: Acill;806869
Have room to take a few more boards in this month after a couple other orders need some parts on backorder are waiting. PM with details and I can get you a price. Average is $50-60 so far.


Do you have a PSU you can use on an A2000?
 

Offline AcillTopic starter

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2016, 05:16:38 AM »
Quote from: QuikSanz;806893
Do you have a PSU you can use on an A2000?


I ordered a few ATX to Amiga adaptors so I am covered now for all the big box systems.
Proud Retired Navy Chief!

A4000T - CSPPC - Mediator
Powerbook G4 15", 17"
Powermac G5 2GHZ
AmigaOne X5000
Need Amiga recap or other services in the US? Visit my website at http://www.acill.com and take a look or on facebook at http://facebook.com/acillclassics
 

Offline QuikSanz

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2016, 02:32:39 AM »
PM sent..
 

Offline AcillTopic starter

Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2016, 04:02:24 AM »
Just a reminder that I am taking in boards for recap and other repair work. I have recently done a few A4000 and A600 jobs that I completed this past weekend. Currently I have plenty of room to take in more now. I can supply the caps as long as you are not in a rush. I order them as needed.

I have also added a buster socket on an older A4000, did the 64MB hack and the the Romy hack for installing a 1MB custom KS for a customer.

I am located in Port Hueneme which is just south of Santa Barbara and north of LA.

My average price to recap is only $50 if you pay to ship both ways.
Proud Retired Navy Chief!

A4000T - CSPPC - Mediator
Powerbook G4 15", 17"
Powermac G5 2GHZ
AmigaOne X5000
Need Amiga recap or other services in the US? Visit my website at http://www.acill.com and take a look or on facebook at http://facebook.com/acillclassics
 

Offline Kremlar

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Re: Service for recaps/SMD repair in US
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2016, 04:47:17 PM »
Hey Acill -

Sent you a message on Facebook.