Chris Edwards Restoration takes on a challenging Amiga 2000 repair, sent in by a viewer whose uncle had passed down the machine after years in storage. The board, marked as revision 4.36, already hinted at trouble since these models are notoriously difficult to restore.
The letter from the owner detailed multiple failed attempts to revive the system. Battery damage, a failed Agnus modification, and a black screen left the Amiga 2000 lifeless. With hopes of upgrading the system to its full potential, the owner turned to Chris for help.
On inspection, Chris discovered several key issues. The CPU socket showed severe corrosion and acid damage, and the board revealed broken via rings. He methodically cleaned the board, replaced failing components, and carefully reworked the socket connections. Using detailed continuity testing, he tracked down faults across resistor packs and CPU traces, reinforcing weak spots with wire repairs.
Once rebuilt, the Amiga 2000 was powered on and successfully booted with DiagROM, proving the system had life again. Chris continued stress testing, confirming working graphics, audio, and CIA functions. After installing Kickstart 3.2.2, the machine ran Workbench smoothly, marking another win in his long list of restorations.
The video also explores a PiStorm setup, where Chris tested both his own configuration and the Amiga Kit–branded version included with the machine. While the latter showed under-voltage problems, his working setup demonstrated how a properly tuned PiStorm can transform performance.
This Amiga 2000 repair not only saved a family heirloom but also restored machine number 334 on Chris’s growing list of rescued systems. For anyone passionate about vintage computing, this repair story is a reminder of what patient restoration can achieve.
