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Unboxing Moldy LGR Things - Part 1 (Patreon)

Published:
2024-11-07 21:06:55
Edited:
2024-11-09 16:25:26
Imported:
2024-11

Content

https://youtu.be/5k0EQn67lGo

We're really breaking the mold with this episode! Because the past 6 weeks around here have been utterly ridiculous. Hurricanes, man.

So yeah, this is something completely different while I continue to get back on my feet after the storm! Since I was already going through my damaged retro computer items anyway, I took the opportunity to set up my camera and record the process just in case it might make for a halfway-watchable video or two while I put my life (and house) back together. And so here we are!

This is part 1 of 2, which is focused on the affected retro computers and CRTs. The next half will be the weird mice collection, random bits of odd hardware and vintage goodies, as well as my modern gaming/tech items that were affected upstairs.

I know it's not my normal fare but nothing is normal right now, so I truly appreciate your support through all this. Right now you are GENUINELY my income since I haven't been able to produce regular LGR videos, so thank you so much for your generosity through this bonkers recovery period.

Also, $5+ supporters can expect the October LGR Wrap Up+Q&A episode in the coming week. So keep an eye out for that and take care!

Files

Cleaning hurricane damaged retro computers & CRTs

When Hurricane Helene hit my home in Asheville, North Carolina in September 2024, two oak trees fell through the roof and wrecked the place. Including the main LGR vintage computer collection downstairs where lots of rain water leaked through, resulting in water and mold. This first part of the cleanup process is unboxing the moldy boxes, evaluating the damage, and cleaning the surfaces of things! Internal cleaning and testing will occur later. ● Western NC is still recovering, please consider donating to helpful organizations: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene ● LGR things elsewhere: https://www.twitter.com/LazyGameReviews https://www.facebook.com/LazyGameReviews https://www.patreon.com/LazyGameReviews 00:00 intro & progress update 03:58 Intel Dot Station 08:53 Acer Ferrari laptop 13:08 Avon Beauty Vision 16:40 J.Bond 386 PC 17:49 17" ViewSonic CRT 19:12 Apple Newton tablet 23:50 Box of Amiga stuff 27:16 Compaq Prolinea AIO 29:42 Tandy power switcher 30:51 Packard Bell VX88 32:49 Packard Bell PB500 34:40 NEC AccuSync 70 36:57 Zenith Data Systems CRT 38:42 Checkmate Amiga 1200 45:32 Amstrad PC1512 CRT 49:00 IBM PS/2 13" CRT 51:20 Epson QX-10 system 57:30 Boxed Packard Bell 486 01:04:05 part two coming soon #LGR #asheville #hurricane

Comments

Nate Greene

Still thinking of you, Clint. I hope you have found some stability now that LGR Birds is back up and running (I assume you are in your rental). You have brought joy to my life for years. The least I can do is give back for it!

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LGRmy

Adrian's Digital Basement

Scruffy LGR! Stop copying me! 😅 Kidding of course, the look suits you.

Joe Conti

Saddest unboxing video ever. Still. With the house down to the studs you have a lot of choices n stuff on how you want to rebuild! Just tryna find a silver lining

Gerry Picolla

My Goodness. I’m glad we are able to support your Clint through this time. You’ll get back to normal soon. Keep that head up! And make sure you run plenty of cat 6 throughout the house now that the walls are down!

LazyGameReviews
>>154653568

Thank you! Frustratingly that’s exactly what I did when I first moved into this place, I had cat6 in every room. But the trees ripped right through the runs since they went through the attic and down into each room, so now I get to do it all over again 🙃

Avery G

As I just sit down to watch this all I can say is I'm glad your house isn't a total loss and that you're doing alright. Everything is replaceable except human life. I hope everything is going smoothly in the restoration efforts and that you get your life fully back together soon.

Jeremy M. Beaver

Ugh, so many groans in the video. It hurts! Best of luck in getting back home.

Echo64

Could have been worse but thankfully it wasn't! A lot of the tech looks salvageable, thanks for the video!

Pietro Gagliardi

Technically these are all still unboxings, from a certain point of view (Obi-Wan wink) =P

Library of Context

What are your go to chemicals for dealing with mold like this?

moosemaimer

I used to work for a company that sold/leased VoIP phones... so many evenings spent scrubbing bases and handsets so they could be sent back out. Not sure if random mold growth is better or worse than someone's accumulated residues.

Tyler Compton

Just as fascinating as I'd hoped going through all this, and it's amazing how good most of the stuff looks after a cleaning. Hope it turns on too!

Ezydenias

remember to really don't pack the batteries somewhere that could burn down. Worst case, just open the battery case and remove the contents. Than at least you have a nice looking laptop even if the battery is functionless. But yeah, even if they still work, if they are soaked they should be disposed. But you probably already know the thrill, just don't want you to get something burnt down, two trees are enough for this year.

ctrl.alt.rees

You've been entertaining and informing us for 15 years - and making all of that stuff available for free for those who can't / won't pay. The least we can do is to stick around while you get back on your feet. All the best!

J Ruonti

Youtube doesn't care if your house and life get wrecked. But patrons do! Nice video, glad you filmed it.

Philip King

Oh man, the Amstad 1512. I really wish we hadn't got rid of ours. My dad had one with a hard disk card (he was proud of being the first person amongst his friend group who had a computer with a hard disk) and it was therefore my first experience of PC computing. MS-DOS 5 with WordStar and the GEM GUI. Had so many games - clones of arcade games like Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and Space War, along with my first big box games such as Lemmings and even Hard Drivin' (which managed about 4 frames per second). We also had the printer and my dad would print out banners for our birthdays using the perforated paper reels. They're great little systems.

Dustin Brothers

I’m glad you chose to share this with us. Great to see you active and I hope it makes things feel somewhat normal again while your home gets fixed up. I can understand the feeling of displacement, this too will pass!

Udo Krawallo

Now that´s the spirit, back with video production despite the dire circumstances. Respect for that! I ramped up my Patreon level for more support.

LazyGameReviews
>>154668315

Typically I'd use bleach-based mold cleaners, but not here since a good number of the items would be damaged further by bleach. So I went with a non-bleach mold cleaning spray and Windex, along with some 91% IPA here and there

Jamie Pilkey

Loved this video, but sorry you have to deal with all this!