This Crazy IBM 5170 Restoration Took Over a Year!

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Watch as I uncover hidden challenges, repair damaged traces, and breathe new life into this vintage PC. Along the way, we’ll test logic chips, navigate BIOS errors, and explore the quirks of PLCC sockets and historic damage. Featuring tools, techniques, and plenty of problem-solving.

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Timeline ...

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - The un-wrapping...
01:17 - Opening it up
01:38 - What Cards?
02:22 - Main board removal
02:32 - PSU removal
03:58 - PSU is out... (ish)
04:14 - Case tear down
05:37 - Base rust removal
07:16 - Base oxide primer
07:40 - Top case cover restoration
08:56 - Top case paint
09:23 - Base hole repair and paint
09:38 - Badge restoration
12:12 - Case re-assembly
12:45 - USA PSU
17:41 - Cool NEW!! PCBWay spot
18:08 - The OG PCB
25:30 - IBM to SUNTAC
26:57 - SUNTAC Diag
30:54 - Turbo?
31:41 - Stable? ... or not!
32:31 - Final issues?
34:47 - Spoilers!
35:03 - 4Mb upgrade
35:30 - XT IDE ROM in a Network card
35:48 - 5 1/4 Boot
36:34 - IBM Thanks