An Amiga 1200 tower upgrade turns into a repair job in Chris Edwards Restoration’s new video, published 3 November 2026. Edwards attempts to build a Mediator tower using parts from the Jason Collection, but says the Mediator setup will not work and the A1200 motherboard is subsequently damaged.
That change of direction is the story: instead of a straightforward expansion showcase, the 51-minute video follows a fault-finding attempt on the original machine. Edwards says the trouble goes beyond the usual A1200 failures he first checks. The episode is useful viewing for anyone planning a substantial expansion of ageing hardware, where the base computer’s condition can become as important as the add-on itself. It does not establish a general fault with Mediator towers.
Watch the full Amiga 1200 Mediator tower build and break on Chris Edwards Restoration’s YouTube channel.
