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The 8-Bit Guy

8 chosen videos. Channel on YouTube

  1. Hobbyist or repairer

    How to fix yellowed plastics on old computers!

    The 8-Bit Guy

    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.

  2. Hobbyist or repairer

    Modding a TV for RGB - Part 2

    The 8-Bit Guy

    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.

  3. Hobbyist or repairer

    IBM PCjr Repair and Restoration

    The 8-Bit Guy

    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.

  4. Hobbyist or repairer

    Laser XT Restoration

    The 8-Bit Guy

    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.

  5. Hobbyist or repairer

    Commodore PET Repair and Restore

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    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.

  6. Hobbyist or repairer

    Apple IIc Restoration and video jack repair

    The 8-Bit Guy

    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.