Macintosh SE: My first compact!

#1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 03:13 68kMLA

I finally got my first compact Mac today, a SE Dual Floppy :lol: . It came in a SE box, to my surprise, though unfortunately it is a SE SuperDrive box not a regular SE box. The box has all of the original packaging and is in fairly nice condition. The SE is in great condition, the only problems are a tiny bit of yellowing on the side (less than I expected) and there were velcro strips attached to the top (I guess to hold a external HD?). It also came with a mouse. When I started it up, I was surprise to find 4MB RAM inside :O

I upload pics when i can find my camera :

I think this isn't bad for $25.61 including shipping. What do you think?

#2 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 03:22 68kMLA

Very good price. The velco strips could have been for one of those screens that keep people from seeing what you are typing (or for a paper holder that mounts on the side of the case).

#3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 03:38 68kMLA

The velco strips could have been for one of those screens that keep people from seeing what you are typing (or for a paper holder that mounts on the side of the case).

OK

Any suggestions of what apps to get?

#4 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 03:44 68kMLA

Uh, wow! I got an SE dual floppy 2 weeks ago - also my first compact! 8-o

#5 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 14:43 68kMLA

Rise of the Compacts!

#6 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 - 15:09 68kMLA

Compacts rock! I love my 512k.

My Classic 2... Eh not that much :lol:

#7 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 - 01:30 68kMLA

Well aparently it is a dual-floppy SE box, though it is not the box that goes with my SE

I also found out that it has a good PRAM battery in it :O

P.S. Is there a version of After Dark that will run on a floppy in the SE? Is it free?

P.S.S. Is it possible to boot off a Jaz Disk or a least use it without drivers?

Thanks,

agg23

#8 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 - 03:22 68kMLA

How do I take my SE apart? I know where the screws are, and I have the right bit, but I can't get to the bottom screws. Is there any common tool that I can use to open it?

Thanks,

agg23

#9 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 - 04:04 68kMLA

The 2 black ones in the back (visible) and the 2 silver ones deep in the handle are all you need to split the case open.

#10 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 - 13:15 68kMLA

The 2 black ones in the back (visible) and the 2 silver ones deep in the handle are all you need to split the case open.

I know. Is there any easy way to get to the screws beneath the handle? I have the Torx bit, I just don't have something long enough to reach down there.

Edit: I finally got it open and it isn't as dusty as I thought. I'll have to be careful cleaning though, 10,000 volts going though my body doesn't sound pleasant for me or my SE.