How II 0x08: Apple IIgs Broken Latch Repair

How II by Charles Mangin

Jun 18, 2016Technology

Episode 0x08, in which I lose count of how many times I utterly fail to repair the broken latch on an Apple IIgs. Replacement latches can be purchased from Shapeways here: Also, fun with acetone!

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