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Welcome to the '''Digital Equipment Corporation''' category! This section focuses on the maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and preservation of classic DEC computers, terminals, and peripherals. Each system features:

* Comprehensive maintenance and restoration procedures
* Power supply troubleshooting and repair guides
* Component-level diagnostic resources
* Terminal configuration and alignment documentation

== 🖥️ PDP-8 Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Power Supply Guide
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| [[PDP-8]] || [[PDP-8 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-8 Troubleshooting]] || [[PDP-8 Power Supply Restoration]]
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| [[PDP-8/e]] || [[PDP-8/e General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-8/e Troubleshooting]] || [[PDP-8/e Power Supply Guide]]
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| [[PDP-8/m]] || [[PDP-8/m General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-8/m Troubleshooting]] || [[PDP-8/m Capacitor Replacement Guide]]
|}

== 🖥️ PDP-10 Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Power Supply Guide
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| [[PDP-10]] || [[PDP-10 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-10 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[PDP-10 Power System Service]]
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| [[DECsystem-10]] || [[DECsystem-10 General Maintenance]] || [[DECsystem-10 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECsystem-10 Power Supply Guide]]
|}

== 🖥️ PDP-11 Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Power Supply Guide !! Memory Upgrades
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| [[PDP-11/20]] || [[PDP-11/20 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-11/20 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[PDP-11/20 Power Supply Service]] || [[PDP-11/20 Memory Configuration]]
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| [[PDP-11/34]] || [[PDP-11/34 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-11/34 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[PDP-11/34 Power Supply Restoration]] || [[PDP-11/34 Memory Expansion]]
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| [[PDP-11/44]] || [[PDP-11/44 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-11/44 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[PDP-11/44 Power Supply Guide]] || [[PDP-11/44 Memory Configuration]]
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| [[PDP-11/70]] || [[PDP-11/70 General Maintenance]] || [[PDP-11/70 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[PDP-11/70 Power Supply Service]] || [[PDP-11/70 Memory Subsystem]]
|}

== 💾 VAX Systems ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Power Supply Guide !! Storage Configuration
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| [[VAX-11/780]] || [[VAX-11/780 Maintenance Guide]] || [[VAX-11/780 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VAX-11/780 Power System Service]] || [[VAX-11/780 Storage Subsystems]]
|-
| [[MicroVAX II]] || [[MicroVAX II Maintenance Guide]] || [[MicroVAX II Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[MicroVAX II Power Supply Guide]] || [[MicroVAX II Storage Configuration]]
|-
| [[MicroVAX 3100]] || [[MicroVAX 3100 Maintenance Guide]] || [[MicroVAX 3100 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[MicroVAX 3100 Power Supply Service]] || [[MicroVAX 3100 SCSI Configuration]]
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| [[VAXstation 2000]] || [[VAXstation 2000 Maintenance Guide]] || [[VAXstation 2000 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VAXstation 2000 Power Supply Guide]] || [[VAXstation 2000 Memory Upgrades]]
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| [[VAXstation 3100]] || [[VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide]] || [[VAXstation 3100 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VAXstation 3100 Power Supply Guide]] || [[VAXstation 3100 Graphics Options]]
|}

== 🖥️ DECstation Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Upgrades
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| [[DECstation 3100]] || [[DECstation 3100 General Maintenance]] || [[DECstation 3100 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECstation 3100 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECstation 3100 Memory Upgrades]]
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| [[DECstation 5000]] || [[DECstation 5000 General Maintenance]] || [[DECstation 5000 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECstation 5000 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECstation 5000 TURBOchannel Options]]
|}

== 🖥️ Professional Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Storage Service
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| [[Professional 325]] || [[Professional 325 General Maintenance]] || [[Professional 325 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Professional 325 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Professional 325 Hard Drive Service]]
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| [[Professional 350]] || [[Professional 350 General Maintenance]] || [[Professional 350 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Professional 350 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Professional 350 RX50 Drive Service]]
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| [[Professional 380]] || [[Professional 380 General Maintenance]] || [[Professional 380 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Professional 380 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Professional 380 Storage Options]]
|}

== 🖥️ DECpc Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Upgrades
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| [[DECpc 325]] || [[DECpc 325 General Maintenance]] || [[DECpc 325 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECpc 325 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECpc 325 Memory Upgrades]]
|-
| [[DECpc 433]] || [[DECpc 433 General Maintenance]] || [[DECpc 433 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECpc 433 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECpc 433 Expansion Options]]
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| [[DECpc LP]] || [[DECpc LP General Maintenance]] || [[DECpc LP Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECpc LP Power Supply Service]] || [[DECpc LP Memory Configuration]]
|}

== 💻 DEC Portable Systems ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Battery Service !! Display Repair
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| [[DECpc 320P]] || [[DECpc 320P General Maintenance]] || [[DECpc 320P Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECpc 320P Battery Replacement]] || [[DECpc 320P LCD Service]]
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| [[DECpc 325P]] || [[DECpc 325P General Maintenance]] || [[DECpc 325P Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECpc 325P Battery Service]] || [[DECpc 325P Display Repair]]
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| [[HiNote 433]] || [[HiNote 433 General Maintenance]] || [[HiNote 433 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[HiNote 433 Battery Rebuild Guide]] || [[HiNote 433 LCD Repair]]
|-
| [[HiNote Ultra]] || [[HiNote Ultra General Maintenance]] || [[HiNote Ultra Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[HiNote Ultra Battery Service]] || [[HiNote Ultra Display Service]]
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| [[HiNote VP]] || [[HiNote VP General Maintenance]] || [[HiNote VP Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[HiNote VP Battery Replacement]] || [[HiNote VP LCD Maintenance]]
|}

== 📟 VT Terminal Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! CRT Adjustment !! Keyboard Service
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| [[VT52]] || [[VT52 General Maintenance]] || [[VT52 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VT52 CRT Alignment Guide]] || [[VT52 Keyboard Restoration]]
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| [[VT100]] || [[VT100 General Maintenance]] || [[VT100 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VT100 CRT Alignment Guide]] || [[VT100 Keyboard Service]]
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| [[VT220]] || [[VT220 General Maintenance]] || [[VT220 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VT220 CRT Adjustment Guide]] || [[VT220 Keyboard Maintenance]]
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| [[VT320]] || [[VT320 General Maintenance]] || [[VT320 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[VT320 CRT Service Guide]] || [[VT320 Keyboard Service]]
|}

== 🖥️ Rainbow Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Disk Drive Service
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| [[Rainbow 100]] || [[Rainbow 100 General Maintenance]] || [[Rainbow 100 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Rainbow 100 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Rainbow 100 RX50 Drive Service]]
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| [[Rainbow 100+]] || [[Rainbow 100+ General Maintenance]] || [[Rainbow 100+ Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Rainbow 100+ Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Rainbow 100+ Drive Maintenance]]
|}

== 🖥️ DECmate Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Storage Service
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| [[DECmate I]] || [[DECmate I General Maintenance]] || [[DECmate I Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECmate I Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECmate I RX02 Drive Service]]
|-
| [[DECmate II]] || [[DECmate II General Maintenance]] || [[DECmate II Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECmate II Power Supply Service]] || [[DECmate II RX50 Drive Service]]
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| [[DECmate III]] || [[DECmate III General Maintenance]] || [[DECmate III Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[DECmate III Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[DECmate III Storage Options]]
|}

== 🧪 Tools & Component Reference ==
* '''[[Recommended Tools]]''' – Essential tools for servicing DEC equipment
* '''[[DEC Module Identification Guide]]''' – Reference for identifying DEC modules and boards
* '''[[Power Supply Capacitor Reference]]''' – Common capacitor values for DEC power supplies
* '''[[CRT Discharge Procedure]]''' – Safety procedures for terminal and workstation CRTs
* '''[[Laptop Battery Rebuild Guide]]''' – Rebuilding NiCd and NiMH packs for DEC portables

== 🧠 Diagnostic Resources ==
* '''[[DEC Diagnostic Tape Library]]''' – Index of diagnostic programs and media
* '''[[Console Error Messages]]''' – Interpreting system console error codes
* '''[[LED Diagnostic Patterns]]''' – Understanding front panel diagnostic indicators
* '''[[QBUS/UNIBUS Configuration Rules]]''' – Proper board placement and addressing

== 📦 Storage & Peripherals ==
* '''[[RK05 Disk Drive Maintenance]]''' – Service procedures for RK05 removable disk packs
* '''[[RL01/RL02 Drive Maintenance]]''' – Alignment and service for RL-series drives
* '''[[RX01/RX02 Floppy Drive Service]]''' – 8-inch floppy drive maintenance
* '''[[TU58 DECtape II Maintenance]]''' – Service procedures for tape cartridge drives
* '''[[LA36 DECwriter Maintenance]]''' – Restoration of printing terminals

== 🔌 Power Systems & Backplanes ==
* '''[[H7441 Regulator Maintenance]]''' – Service guide for VAX power regulators
* '''[[BA23 Enclosure Service]]''' – MicroVAX chassis maintenance
* '''[[Backplane Wire-Wrap Repair]]''' – Techniques for repairing damaged backplane connections
* '''[[Grant Continuity Cards]]''' – Understanding and troubleshooting grant cards

== 🔍 See Also ==
* [[:Category:DEC Technical Manuals|'''DEC Technical Manuals''']]
* '''[[:Category:DEC Documentation|DEC Books, Manuals, etc...]]'''
* [[:Category:DEC Schematics|'''DEC Schematics''']]
* [[:Category:Repair Guides|'''Repair Guides''']]
* [[:Category:Power Supply Guides|'''Power Supply Guides''']]
* [[:Category:Service Manuals|'''Service Manuals''']]

[[Category:Vintage Computers]]

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