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From RetroTechCollection
General Disclaimer
The RetroTechCollection Wiki is provided as an informational resource only. Use at your own risk.

No warranty

The information contained on this site is provided by volunteers and enthusiasts on an as-is basis. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, RetroTechCollection makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided.

By using this wiki, you agree that any reliance on the content is at your own risk.

Repairs and modifications

Many guides on this site involve disassembly, use of tools, electronic repairs, and procedures that may involve risk of damage to your equipment, electric shock, serious harm or fatal injury. These procedures should only be performed by those with appropriate knowledge and experience.

  • Always take proper safety precautions (e.g. CRT Discharge Procedure).
  • Do not attempt repairs on powered equipment unless you are fully qualified.
  • RetroTechCollection and its contributors are not responsible for any harm, injury, or loss resulting from information on this site.

Electrical safety

Pages relating to CRTs, capacitors, or power supplies may describe working with high voltages. These components can remain dangerous, cause injury, serious harm or death, even when unplugged. Follow all safety recommendations and consult a qualified technician if unsure.

Some components inside vintage computers, monitors, and power supplies retain lethal voltages, even when the device is unplugged. The following components may present serious electrical hazards:

  • A CRT holds a high-voltage charge on its anode after the set is unplugged: up to 12,000 V in a compact Macintosh, and 25,000 V or more in a large colour set. See CRT Discharge Procedure.
  • Power supply capacitors can retain high voltage for hours after disconnection.
  • Line input sections (the mains side) are connected directly to 230 V AC in UK systems or 120 V AC in US systems.
  • Live-chassis TVs and monitors may carry dangerous voltages on the chassis itself.

User contributions

This site is publicly editable. Edits by users who are not logged in, and by new accounts, are reviewed by a moderator before they appear, but RetroTechCollection cannot guarantee the accuracy of every edit. Any opinions or views expressed are those of the original contributors and not necessarily endorsed by the site owner.

This wiki may link to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. RetroTechCollection is not responsible for the content or reliability of external sites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Manuals, schematics, photographs and other material on this wiki that belong to other people remain the property of their copyright holders. They are hosted for preservation, repair and research, and each is cited with its source, its author or publisher, and its copyright holder (see RetroTechCollection:Copyrights). If you hold the copyright in material on this wiki and want it removed, email [email protected] or open a ticket on the RTC Forum; see RetroTechCollection:Copyright violations.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, neither the owner of RetroTechCollection (Josh), its administrators, nor its contributors shall be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from the use or misuse of information contained within this site.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • property damage
  • data loss
  • loss of business, income or opportunity
  • personal injury
  • serious injury or death

Many of the repair and maintenance procedures described on this site involve working with electrical equipment, CRTs, capacitors, and other potentially dangerous components. Even when unplugged, such equipment may retain voltages capable of causing serious harm or fatal injury.

By using this site, you accept full responsibility for any actions you undertake based on its content and agree that you do so entirely at your own risk.

Always follow safety procedures, and if in doubt, consult a qualified professional.

RetroTechCollection is a community resource provided for historical and educational purposes only and does not replace professional advice, technical training, or certification.

Intended use

This wiki is a hobbyist and educational resource. It is intended for enthusiasts, collectors, and technicians engaged in the preservation of vintage hardware. It is not an official service manual or support site for any manufacturer.

Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer or wish to report an issue, email [email protected].

Last updated: 1 October 2026

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