In this latest episode of Retronaut, Chris takes on an Amiga battery repair project that’s anything but straightforward. This Amiga, which landed in his hands for testing back in late 2024, arrives with a ticking time bomb—severe battery damage around the real-time clock circuit. The corrosion is extensive, and the damage looks, in Chris’s words, “obliterated.”
But that’s just the start. With Amiga battery repair as the central mission, Chris dives into cleaning up the carnage, replacing the fan in the power supply, backing up the original hard disk, and installing a fresh BlueSCSI for modern storage convenience. Each step gets this machine closer to reliable performance—and a second life.
Chris’s goal? Get this retro gem fully operational again, so it’s ready for its new owner, Leigh. It’s more than a repair—it’s a heartfelt rescue.
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