That Game Boy in your closet or the stereo you spotted at an antique store probably isn't as dead as it looks. A lot of vintage electronics come back to life with a new belt, a few fresh capacitors, or a drop-in screen that needs little or no soldering. Others, like a CRT that can run around 27,000 volts, deserve a lot more respect. Here are five restorations worth your time, starting with the easiest.
