It not the rev 0 back panel for sure. I don't think it was a mistake either. If they used the same layout as rev 0 the transformer would interfere with the card cage.
Joe > On Nov 11, 2015, at 2:14 PM, Tom Moss <tomjm...@googlemail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have what appears to be an Altair 8800 with the original Rev 0 front > panel, but the rear panel and PSU is a back-to-front version of what's > standard on the 8800b. > > Pictures at http://imgur.com/a/2EVRS > > I'm guessing this is a factory error, since the bare patch for the bridge > rectifier and case holes are inverted too. But I'm aware of an upgrade kit > (8800b-PS) that was offered to 8800 owners. So I'm guessing that's where > the PSU and panel came from. > > Can anyone shed some light on this? Are there others like it? > > Regards, > -Tom