1	Computer Restoration Boot Camp Your name
2	Definitions Conservation: The prevention of decay, injury, or loss to/of an object. Comprises: cleaning, stabilization, repair, restoration Restoration: To bring an object back to a more desirable former condition Renovation: To put into ‘good’ condition
3	Object Killers Light (esp. sunlight) Accident/willful damage Humidity Insects & rodents (hanta) Poor handling Incorrect earlier repair Inadequate storage Hostile environment
4	Restoration (examples)
5	Restoration (examples)
6	Restoration (examples)
7	Restoration (examples)
8	Why do we do Restorations? ‘Just because’ (emotional) Recovering lost knowledge Exhibitry
9	CHM’s Fundamental Principles Safety Reversibility Transparency Consensus Primum non nocere
10	Safety The IBM 1401 system houses and uses very high energies – BE CAREFUL! First Aid/CPR (10% rule) Never work alone When working with active (live) HV systems, keep left hand in pocket, wear insulated gloves, and THINK! before touching anything. Remove all jewelry (rings, especially), electronic gear, ties (except bowties!) Always shut off power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.
11	Safety (cont’d) Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker. Leave a note there so no one will accidentally turn on the electricity. Keep any fuses you've removed in your pocket. Always check that the circuit is actually dead before you begin working on it. Use a circuit tester or VOM. Be extremely careful about (asynchronously) rapidly spinning mechanical parts. Always wear gloves. A sharp edge on an appliance can hurt and/or cut your hands. Be sure to wear safety boots. You can cause serious injury to unprotected feet by dropping any heavy appliances or tools. Refrain from wearing loose clothing. Loose clothes can get caught in an operating appliance.
12	Safety (cont’d) If you have long hair, keep it tied back. Wear safety glasses to guard your eyes from any dust or flying debris. Use the correct tools. Ensure they are clean and in good condition. Keep your work area well lit. Abstain from putting your hands into any section of the machine that you have not visually inspected for jagged edges, sharp screws, or moving parts. Ask for help if you need to move a heavy object. Lift heavy appliances with your leg muscles, not your back muscles.
13	Reversibility The CARDINAL principle of all museum work! Arrived at via: non-destructive, non-invasive practices Approved ‘indicator’ materials (acid free materials, soluble inks/pencil) Superb documentation (photos + notes usually best)
14	Reversibility (cont’d)
15	Transparency The restoration is a PRIVILEGE, both for volunteers and the Museum No ‘black ops’ or unauthorized ‘tweaks,’ ‘fixes,’ ‘adjustments,’ ‘improvements,’ ‘mods,’ &c. Such actions can result in hazards to other team members at worst; much wasted time at best. Team members acting in this way will be asked to leave the project, immediately and without recourse. ALL actions resulting in a state change must be documented.
16	Consensus Actions undertaken by the group must be approved by the group AND the team lead. In the event of a disagreement, Robert Garner will arbitrate; if this fails, D.S. will. Sometimes everyone else IS wrong. Let me know.
17	Primum non nocere “…make a habit of two things – to help, or at least to do no harm.” Hippocrates, Epidemics, Bk. I., Sec. XI No restoration question/issue is SO urgent that ill-considered actions are justified.
18	Have fun! The best project teams are the ones that combine playfulness with professionalism. Learning should always be an occasion for joy as well as reflection Keep a personal log if you wish When down in the weeds, remember the ultimate goal: to have a working 1960s era computer system that will inspire and impress all who see it! Be proud of your team and the project!