Andrew Bristow documents a hands-on rebuild that swaps his weathered Amiga 1200 shell for an A1200.net upgrade. The A1200 Asahi Red Case sets the tone: deep wine red, textured, and bold on the desk. Storm Amy hammers the windows, yet the build moves ahead with patience and good humor.
He starts by stripping the yellowed original, lifting shields, unplugging LEDs, and freeing the keyboard without snapping case clips. Next, the motherboard comes out, the PiStorm detaches, and the old back plate surrenders after a stubborn wobble. He transfers the small LED board and notes its orientation. He compares old and new shells to show details photos miss.
Fitment takes center stage. The keyboard sits tight and needs persuasion. The floppy button piece appears sized for a different drive, so the original button remains. He points out a thin cut line near the PCMCIA area, helpful for routing a CF adapter to the side. Metal inserts accept the case screws and help the halves draw together.
Cables return, the PiStorm plugs in again, and the HDMI back plate gets another try. First boot stalls, then he spots the HDMI seated poorly. One push, and the PiStorm chime sings at last. A quick demo rolls to prove that everything still works.
Overall, the A1200 Asahi Red Case delivers beautifully.
Throughout, he repeats that this is not a tutorial. It is one person’s method, start to finish, shared to help buyers see what they might face. The A1200 Asahi Red Case appears sturdy, handsome, and mostly friendly to original parts. He highlights flaws, owns the hiccups, and keeps the camera close so viewers can judge the product clearly.
By the end, the rebuilt machine glows under his lights. The new case looks ready for years of use and more upgrades on calmer weekends.
