Parts for the iMac G3 Bondi.
* PRAM battery: check
* Optical drive with correct faceplate: Check
* 3D Printed IR Shield Cover (Non-functional): Check
* Replacement Smart Checked IDE Hard Drive: Check
Still missing:
Covers for IO ports
Original Media Discs
Correct KBM Combo.
I've got enough to get it suitable for use at least. I also sourced a button bar cover for my 2nd M1710, so both M1710s are more or less mint now.
Unsurpringsly I've also completely lost accountability on my parts spreadsheet. The collection multiplied quicker than my ability to test and catalog. Again. FML. I don't even know half of what I have anymore, I've literally had "Since when do I own THAT" moments, much less do I remember the last time half this crap was in a machine. Currently going through testing all my laptops to try and figure out the source of the damage to the Toshiba P3 GF2 go laptop. So far no more screen damage, so that's good. I'm thinking a chemical was spilled on it without my noticing, or its something age related that just finally gave.
I'm also begining to worry about my hardware outside in a detached garage with a door that opens 2-3x a day. I'm worried moisture from condensation from temperature changes will eventually damage stuff, all my nice GPUs are probably getting pulled soon and put into indoor storage accordingly. I need to go out and catalog what already has rust damage (something had minor corrosions when I got them or when I moved) so I can track if this is an escalating problem. I have a couple of parts that are already dead or have issues or are plain worthless in spots that should in theory be the worst of the worst to see what the effects are.
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I used to own over 160 graphics card, I've since recovered from graphics card addiction