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Action Retro March 29, 2025
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Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/actionretro and use promo code ACTIONRETRO at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com/ Today we're building the ultimate resto-mod classic Macintosh with modern(ish) guts! LINKS: ------------------ 🍎 LCD Panel: https://amzn.to/3QSEgpG 🍎 @dosdude1 video on my Mac Mini M2 storage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK2Whk0lrbQ 🍎 The @Mac84 Color SE/30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRHxbaHGob4 🍎 MacEffects: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maceffects/new-molded-clear-case-for-apple-macintosh-mac-se-30 Thanks @MacintoshLibrarian for sending me your pre-release 3D printable bezel! (Amazon links are affiliated links) ══════════════════════════ 💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════ Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/actionretro ══════════════════════════ #Macintosh #SE30 #Restomod

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