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Re:Apollo Guidance Computer switching power supply works aft... by furyofantares on Saturday August 24, 2019 @10:45PM (#20791038)
In the early 00s I went to upgrade the RAM in my father’s pre-built PC and was confronted with two sticks that had been welded in. It was a bit too bizarre for me to be overly upset.
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Re:Apollo Guidance Computer switching power supply works aft... by u801e on Saturday August 24, 2019 @11:18PM (#20791145)
Welded or soldered?
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Re:Apollo Guidance Computer switching power supply works aft... by furyofantares on Sunday August 25, 2019 @02:10AM (#20791607)
Oh, you’re right, soldered.
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