[Coco] Coco-3 returned from the dead.

[Sean]

Very nice!
Though from the looks of those raised spots/holes, those look more like old
cables that were wrapped around the case that reacted with the plastic and
'melted' it, rather than impact damage.  This is common with old game
systems as well.

https://atariage.com/forums/topic/210153-do-certain-plastic-react-w-each-other-controller-cord-melted-on-psx-case/


On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:00 PM John E. Malmberg <wb8tyw at qsl.net> wrote:

> This weeks side project.
>
> My TL866 II Universal programmer arrived, and it came with an extractor
> tool for devices like the GIME.
>
> I used it to pull the chip, clean the contacts, and when I put it back
> in, the COCO came back to life.
>
> The next problem was the damage that the movers did to the case.
>
> I used a sharp knife to smooth down the raised parts and used JB-WELD to
> fill in the remaining holes.
>
> Then I painted it.
>
> Not a perfect job, but I think it is a lot better when I started.
>
> I used Rustoleum 2X Ultra Cover Semi-Gloss White which claims that it
> bonds to plastic.  I made no attempt to match the color to the original.
>
> I painted it on Monday, and it feels like the paint has not completely
> dried yet.
>
> Pictures of before and after:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fDzgJETt5RmHgZ1u5
>
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