Category:Digital Equipment Corporation
| Digital Equipment Corporation |
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| Preserving and Restoring DEC's Revolutionary Computing Legacy |
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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
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Power Supply Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDP-8 | PDP-8 General Maintenance | PDP-8 Troubleshooting | PDP-8 Power Supply Restoration |
| PDP-8/e | PDP-8/e General Maintenance | PDP-8/e Troubleshooting | PDP-8/e Power Supply Guide |
| PDP-8/m | PDP-8/m General Maintenance | PDP-8/m Troubleshooting | PDP-8/m Capacitor Replacement Guide |
🖥️ PDP-10 Series
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Power Supply Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDP-10 | PDP-10 General Maintenance | PDP-10 Troubleshooting Guide | PDP-10 Power System Service |
| DECsystem-10 | DECsystem-10 General Maintenance | DECsystem-10 Troubleshooting Guide | DECsystem-10 Power Supply Guide |
🖥️ PDP-11 Series
[edit | edit source]💾 VAX Systems
[edit | edit source]🖥️ DECstation Series
[edit | edit source]🖥️ Professional Series
[edit | edit source]🖥️ DECpc Series
[edit | edit source]💻 DEC Portable Systems
[edit | edit source]📟 VT Terminal Series
[edit | edit source]🖥️ Rainbow Series
[edit | edit source]| 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 |
| Rainbow 100+ | Rainbow 100+ General Maintenance | Rainbow 100+ Troubleshooting Guide | Rainbow 100+ Capacitor Replacement Guide | Rainbow 100+ Drive Maintenance |
🖥️ DECmate Series
[edit | edit source]🧪 Tools & Component Reference
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
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