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How to fix yellowed plastics on old computers!
Yellowed case plastic on old computers is the problem the 8-Bit Guy takes on, after reading about retr0bright results elsewhere and deciding to try the method and report back.
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The 8-Bit Guy
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Modding a consumer TV to use RGB input
The 8-Bit Guy modifies a consumer CRT television so that it takes an RGB input, working inside the set itself.
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Modding a TV for RGB - Part 2
Part two of an RGB input mod for a consumer CRT television continues the work on the set, with a forum thread linked under the video for the mod itself.
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IBM PCjr Repair and Restoration
The 8-Bit Guy restores an IBM PCjr to its original condition and also repairs a monitor that was damaged while being shipped, with a guest channel linked.
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Laser XT Restoration
Can two broken Laser XT compact computers make one working machine? The 8-Bit Guy tries to combine them, alongside a complete restoration of the result.
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Commodore PET Repair and Restore
A Commodore PET from the late 1970s gets its keyboard repaired, its screen brightened and its case cleaned by The 8-Bit Guy, who goes through each job in turn.
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Adventures in Retrobrite - New techniques for restoring yellowed plastic!
Several newer ways of whitening old, yellowed plastic are tried by The 8-Bit Guy, each aimed at bringing back the original colour.
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Apple IIc Restoration and video jack repair
The Apple IIc in this episode from the 8-Bit Guy is cleaned up and has its video jack repaired, following on from a computer hunting episode on Rob's channel.
