TRS 80 Model 200: No boot - Strange symptom, Simple fix. Bonus AA battery contact repair

Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at https://pcbway.com/g/m3hn11 In this video we take a look at a TRS-80 Model 200 which does not boot and has a strange symptom. This sort of symptom can lead one down the primrose path but luckily we find it is a simple fix and as a bonus we fix a bent AA battery contact as well. Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome 01:07 – Strange symptom 02:10 – Memory battery testing and replacement 08:11 – Partial assembly for testing and testing 11:08 – Bonus AA contact repair 14:37 – Wrap up. Thanks! Please consider clicking on the Subscribe button below and then click the bell icon. That way you will be notified when I post a new video. Thanks! Help support Hey Birt! https://www.heybirt.com - merch https://www.paypal.me/HeyBirt   / heybirt   https://www.subscribestar.com/hey-birt Hey Birt! On Social Media! Facebook: Soigeneris:   / soigeneris-295527583797729   Hey Birt!:   / heybirt   Twitter: Hey Birt!: https://twitter.com/HeyBirt?lang=en Links TRS-80 Model 200 that won’t quit:    • A TRS-80 Model 200 that does not know when...   Amazon Associated Links Tools: Fiberglass pen: https://amzn.to/3pWRzIk Fiberglass pen refills: https://amzn.to/3RgqGdQ OWDEN Hollow punch set: https://amzn.to/3PXzTXW Battery Spot Welder: https://amzn.to/3QMaG3T Hotplate: https://amzn.to/3rxOtLU Spudger set I use: https://amzn.to/3z19pM7 Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3MXgSVG Amazon Associated Links Chemicals: 303 Aerospace Protectant: https://amzn.to/3BxRa5Y CiaKot: https://amzn.to/3CvVKiY Overcaot Pen: https://amzn.to/3s439Bt Novus Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2VwtFaV Electronics / PCB cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ORx62D Citric Acid: https://amzn.to/3krkgdt Amazon Associated Links Parts / Supplies: Foam sheet, 1mm: https://amzn.to/37CfTtt Uxcell shrink wrap: https://amzn.to/3boKJEd NiMh tabbed Sun-C: https://amzn.to/3nHCbxL NiMh tabbed AA: https://amzn.to/3OMjBkW uxCell strain reliefs: https://amzn.to/3nJ5AaP 3M Double sided tape: https://amzn.to/3p9odcG Noctua 80mm NF-A8 FLX fan: https://amzn.to/3ASVhsJ Credits Chiptune Thing No. 3 "Victory" by Steven O’Brien   / stevenobrien   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Music for Creators    • Chiptune Thing No .3 Victory — Steven O’Brien