In his latest video, Andrew Bristo tackles a challenge that every retro enthusiast eventually faces: Amiga 1200 keyboard cleaning. After rebuilding his machine into a sleek Asahi Red case, Andrew turns his attention to decades of grime lurking beneath the keys—a task that sounds simple until he warns, “This is the part where we can really ruin our Amiga 1200.”
With humor and precision, Andrew walks viewers through disassembling the keyboard, explaining which screws to remove, which cables to disconnect, and how to avoid snapping fragile plastic mounts. His advice becomes essential when dealing with large keys like the space bar, shift, and enter. Using a keycap puller and a cautious hand, he demonstrates how to lift each cap without losing the tiny springs underneath—because, as he puts it, these keyboards are harder to find than the computers themselves.
Throughout the Amiga 1200 keyboard cleaning process, Andrew offers clever solutions for cleaning without damage. From dusting with paintbrushes to using soft tools for reaching trapped debris, his practical approach ensures a safe restoration. He even shows where others have gone wrong, recounting horror stories of broken clips sold as “parts keyboards” online.
By the end, Andrew reveals a fully stripped keyboard ready for deep cleaning. His detailed steps and real-time warnings turn what could have been a nerve-wracking repair into a confident DIY guide. Viewers looking to restore their own Amiga keyboards—or simply curious about what thirty years of dust looks like—will find this walkthrough both informative and entertaining.
This episode captures the mix of caution, curiosity, and satisfaction that defines classic hardware restoration. Watch Andrew’s full video to see whether his Amiga 1200 survives the process—and pick up a few cleaning tricks for your own retro gear.
