Bringing up an Altair 680...

[Bill Sudbrink]

Grant Stockly wrote:
> It depends how much free time you have.  I would just remove the socketed
> parts - ROM, processor, and ACIA.

All of the ICs are socketed in this 680.

> Assuming you toasted the entire computer I could sell you every single IC
> for $50.

I might take you up on that...

I was wondering about getting a copy of VTL-2 in ROM/EPROM.

> Just a pointer, when the Altair 680 is working *properly* the heatsinks
> (especially the upside down one) are hot/burn to the touch.  Same thing
> with the 2W resistor.

That's good to know.

> You might want to replace the fuse with a new one.  Those old ones blow
> under proper loads.

Good to know as well.

> I have schematics for this computer if you need them.

Yes, definately.  Thanks!
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