Datel Electronics Ltd Action Replay

Configuration

  • Built: End of 1990

Restauration Works

  • Case thorougly cleaned in an ultrasonic bath.
  • PCB was filthy, thorougly cleaned it in an ultrasonic bath and washed with IPA.
  • Preemptively replaced all mechanical parts (switch, key, potentiometer) and the LEDs.
  • The original black potentiometer head was missing. I replaced it with a standard potentiometer head that was unfortunately only available in white.
  • Replaced the two electrolytic caps with standard miniature types.
  • Fixed the case with a drop of superglue.
  • Whitened the case in the sun.

Trivia

  • Was sold as broken, but after a thorough cleaning it was working fine.

History

  • 2022-07-??: Whitened the case in the sun
  • 2021-12-11
    • Replaced all mechanical components with new ones
    • Replaced LEDs with new ones
    • Fixed the broken case by using superglue on the broken mounting bolts
    • Tested to be functional
    • Refurbishment completed
  • 2021-11-21: Cleaned PCB in ultrasonic bath
  • 2021-11-18: Date of purchase
Datel Electronics Ltd Action Replay