We’ve got the Linn 9000 opened up and are working on cleaning it up. It’s crazy how DIY some of of the design and construction is. The coil that powers the LCD is made from a bottle cap! The nicad batteries have leaked a little potassium hydroxide onto (and into) the surrounding board, as I’d expected.
Here is a photo of my son Nigel cleaning off the battery leakage, followed by one showing insides with the motherboard and daughter cards still in place. It’s a cool peak into the past!
