I started my passion and career in technology with a TI-99/4A and then moved through the Apple ecosystem with an Apple IIe and Apple IIc. From there I headed into the world of IBM and clones (and have been there ever since). I've enjoyed watching retro computing videos over the past few years and have always wanted to learn how to do some basic repairs myself.
This past weekend, I stumbled across a Kaypro 16 at a local estate sale. I picked it up for 20 dollars thinking it would be something interesting to cut my teeth on. When I got it home, I blew out all the dust and attempted to fire it up. It did start up and displayed an error and (from memory) gave an option for S (to skip/disable) or R (restart). Unfortunately I can't remember the exact error or options, because moments later there was a loud pop and smoke. I pulled power at that point. I'm guessing a capacitor blew.
Now, that bring me to this forum. Can someone recommend a good path for me to learn how to fix this myself? I'm not expecting to be able to fix this machine up in the next couple of weeks. I'd like to learn the basics of electronic repair with this machine and willing to put in whatever work it takes, but could really use some advise on where/how to start.
This past weekend, I stumbled across a Kaypro 16 at a local estate sale. I picked it up for 20 dollars thinking it would be something interesting to cut my teeth on. When I got it home, I blew out all the dust and attempted to fire it up. It did start up and displayed an error and (from memory) gave an option for S (to skip/disable) or R (restart). Unfortunately I can't remember the exact error or options, because moments later there was a loud pop and smoke. I pulled power at that point. I'm guessing a capacitor blew.
Now, that bring me to this forum. Can someone recommend a good path for me to learn how to fix this myself? I'm not expecting to be able to fix this machine up in the next couple of weeks. I'd like to learn the basics of electronic repair with this machine and willing to put in whatever work it takes, but could really use some advise on where/how to start.