On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 3:23 PM, Kip Koon <computer...@sc.rr.com> wrote: > I also have an original Altair 8800 that has not been powered up since I was > in my late teens or early twenties. I'm 56 now and I was wondering if > anyone has put together a document for successfully restoring Altair > computers specifically and retro style computers in general.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT power up until you've tested the DC power supplies *without* the boards installed. Check DC voltages and ripple. Aluminum electrolytic filter capacitors may need to be reformed or replaced. (But let's not restart the argument about which to do!)
