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Post #2 by Elfen
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryHardware
Post DateFri, 19 Sep 2014 - 21:41
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/mac-se-smooth-body.198/
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Typical SE, though the scratches and other things on the board looks like somebody tried to tamper or repair it and did not know what they were doing.

Fourth pic down, looks like there is a short with the inner ADB Port with the power or ground line. Clean it up and remove the short. It looks like they may have blown the ADB Bournes filter and tried to circumvent it but failed.

If the SIMMs Match, looks like you got 2megs on the board.

Sixth picture down, that chip and socket has some scratches as if somebody tried to remove the chip. There is also some corrosion on the pins.

Looks like you have the 800K ROMs with the IWM, though you can upgrade that later on after you get it fixed (fifth pic). But according from what I'm reading, its a ROM or chip issue, see Dead Mac Scrolls Page 174. Also see "Upgrading your Mac SE with a Super Drive", link: http://www.ccadams.org/se/super.html . It could be some corrosion on the socket or chips as comparing it to the site link your ROMs/IWM look to be in the right place.

It's fixable. The case needs some RetroBrite. The frame is bent and needs some straightening. And you will need the frames for the floppy and hard drives. First thing's first - getting it fixed. Chances are it needs a recap. Get it done while fixing it.

Before I forget, ccadadams.org has a SE service guide in PDF: http://www.ccadams.org/se/MacSEservice.pdf

And your front bezel is from a SE/30.

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