Can we REPAIR Apple's FIRST EVER laptop? - Summary

Summary

This video is about a vintage Macintosh Portable from 1989 that the narrator received and intends to restore. The Macintosh Portable is a modular laptop with upgradable and expandable features, including a mechanical keyboard. The narrator encounters some issues with the device, and with the help of an expert, Steve from Mac 84, they attempt to repair it. The video also features a sponsorship mention for the Anchor Work M650 wireless microphone system used for recording during the restoration process.

Facts

1. The speaker of the Macintosh Portable works.
2. The laptop is running on battery power.
3. The floppy drive is functional.
4. The hard drive, which is 40 megabytes old, still works in 2023.
5. The Macintosh Portable has a mechanical keyboard.
6. The laptop has a fully functioning trackball.
7. The Macintosh Portable was the first laptop made by Apple.
8. The laptop was purchased from a vintage Mac expert.
9. The Macintosh Portable was in a non-retail model.
10. The laptop was made in the 34th week of 1989.
11. The laptop was initially not working due to issues with the hybrid board.
12. The hybrid board was replaced with a new unit.
13. The laptop was reassembled after the replacement of the hybrid board.
14. The laptop was tested and found to be functioning correctly after the repair.
15. The laptop is now fully functional and works on battery power.
16. The laptop is considered a fully functioning Macintosh Portable after the repair.
17. The laptop was restored by experts who know about vintage Mac.
18. The laptop was used to play games, demonstrating its functionality.