Welcome to Adam’s Vintage Computer Restorations.
My name is Adam Wilson. I’m an electronics engineer, and for the past few years I’ve been collecting, repairing, and restoring vintage computers and other electronics in my spare time.
I’ve created this website to document my repairs and restorations in an accessible manner for anyone who may be interested.
Latest from the Blog
1982 Commodore 64 Charity Auction Ends Today at 18:00 GMT!
This is a reminder that my charity auction for a refurbished early Commodore 64 “silver label” from Christmas 1982 – just before the release of the Commodore 64 in Europe in early 1983 – ends today, 18:00 GMT on Sunday 14th December 2025. The auction is no-reserve with 50% automatically taken via eBay for Cancer…
Charity Auction for 1982 Commodore 64 “Silver Label” with KU-14194HB Mainboard
In a few days’ time, I will be auctioning off this early and collectible Commodore 64 “silver label” from Christmas 1982, just before the release of the Commodore 64 in Europe in early 1983, with 50% of the proceeds going to charity. UK delivery will be in time for Christmas 2025, forty-three years after this…
Samsung C49HG90DMU 49″ 32:9 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Stripy Screen Repair
A couple of months ago, I got given a Samsung C49HG90DMU 32:9 (3840x1080p) ultrawide 120Hz gaming monitor for spares/repairs because it only works OK once it has warmed up for about half an hour, until then it just displays a stripy white/purple screen which eventually changes bit by bit into a correct image. Apparently issues…
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