Look inside this DEC 3000 model 500, one of the first computers to ever use the Alpha processor. With great effort, in more ways than one, I open up this machine to have a look. Can I also try to turn it on?
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00:00 Intro
02:00 Brief system overview
07:23 88.7 pounds
09:19 Digital UNIX
10:54 Front panel
12:07 Hidden power connector
13:55 Read the fine service manual
16:29 Motherboard overview
22:20 The CPU!
23:20 RAM cards
27:16 Turn it on?
31:27 Closing words
Service manual with disassembly instructions:
http://www.zx.net.nz/documentation/mds-199909/cd1/alpha/flamiogc.pdf
