Lee from More Fun Fixing It delivers the concluding episode in his three-part Amiga 600 Final Fix series. After extensive cleaning and early repair attempts in the previous videos, this final chapter takes viewers through the detailed process of restoring the motherboard and testing whether the machine can fully return to working order.
Completing the Board Work
The Amiga 600 Final Fix focuses on replacing faulty chips, re-installing capacitors, and repairing missing pads with copper tape and solder mask. Lee replaces the video encoder, timer, and op-amp, carefully checking continuity to confirm correct connections. Bodge wires are used where original pads could not be salvaged, showing the level of repair this board required.
He also addresses corrosion from earlier damage, reflows oxidized joints, and ensures that new components seat correctly. Throughout, Lee highlights his process, from fitting transistors to using enamel wire for stable connections.
Testing the Repairs
With the core work complete, the Amiga is reassembled for testing. The system boots successfully, confirming video output and stable performance. Lee then checks the floppy drive, IDE interface, audio, and controller ports. Each test proves the system is functional, though the keyboard requires careful trimming of its ribbon connector to restore all rows of keys. A quick fix brings the keyboard back to life.
Case and Keyboard
Attention then turns to the case, which underwent retrobright treatment in earlier episodes. The plastics now look far better, with only a slight color gradient remaining. Keys and spacebar improvements give the machine a refreshed appearance. Lee rebuilds the keyboard with new springs and plungers, finishing the restoration inside and out.
Closing Thoughts
The Amiga 600 Final Fix concludes with a fully working computer, far removed from the broken and poorly recapped state in which it arrived. Watching the machine power up again is a rewarding moment, both for Lee and for fans of retro computer repair.
For those who enjoy detailed Amiga restorations, this episode provides an engaging look at patient, step-by-step repair work that ultimately revives classic hardware.
