Commodore Amiga 1000 Teardown
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 7 Steps
Meet the Amiga that kicked off the revolution! Launched in 1985, the Amiga 1000 is a true vintage gem. Peek inside its case, and you’ll find the engraved signatures of the talented engineers who brought this beauty to life. Let’s dive into the repair journey together!
Step 1
– Looks like this Amiga has picked up a little yellowing with age. Nothing too dramatic, just a bit of nostalgia showing through!
– First, grab your trusty screwdriver and remove the Phillips head screws hiding underneath your Amiga.
– Now, carefully flip the machine over and unclip the lid. Take it slow to avoid any surprise pops!
Step 2
– Slide the RAM expansion board out, giving it a gentle tug toward yourself—no need for any wrestling moves.
– Next, pop off the front panel. Watch out for those power and disk drive LED wires—they love to get in the way, but you can easily unclip them from inside the panel.
– Unscrew the metal shield using your trusty Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3
– Carefully pop off the metal shield to uncover the system board, floppy disk drive, and power supply. It’s like unwrapping a gift!
– Unscrew the floppy drive from its case, and make sure not to lose any of those tiny screws—they’re sneaky!
– Take a moment to admire those hookup wires—everything’s more fun when you can see the connections!
Step 4
– Gently unplug the cables from the floppy disk drive. There are three in total—two located at the back and one tucked underneath. Take your time to disconnect each cable carefully to avoid any damage. If you need help at any point, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 5
– As you dive into this Amiga, you’ll spot a bunch of sensitive hookup wires on the board. Not sure if this is the usual setup, but it’s definitely wise to tread carefully around these delicate connections.
– Next up, take out the screws that are keeping the power supply snug and gently unclip the connector from the main board.
Step 6
– Now that you’ve disconnected the power supply from the main board and removed all the screws, it’s time to gently lift the board away from the bottom casing.
– The rear panel should lift along with the board – they’re in this together!
– Go ahead and carefully separate the rear panel from the main board.
Step 7
– The power supply is the last piece standing before you’re done with the bottom case.
– Lift up the power supply and give it a little tilt as shown—this will free the clip underneath.
– Boom! That’s a classic Amiga teardown for the books. If you hit a snag, you can always schedule a repair.