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I just had to share. I've had a string of bad luck with a 2400c I had so I bought a cheapo "parts machine" off of eBay awhile back and thought it'd be good to c…
· 7 posts · started 28 Jul 2009 - 14:10 · last 29 Jul 2009 - 15:14
Hardware
I'm trying to connect a SCSI HD to the Mac Plus, but for some reason, it's not recognizing it. Actually, it's not even recognizing that the drive is connected. …
· 11 posts · started 26 Jul 2009 - 17:26 · last 29 Jul 2009 - 14:59
Troubleshooting
I am stumped. I bought a new 1.2gb Apple-branded SCSI seagate "hawk" for my 550. First bit of weirdness, the screw holes for the sled do not match up. I cannot …
· 2 posts · started 24 Jun 2009 - 22:43 · last 29 Jul 2009 - 03:22
68k
Hello! I'm upgrading my performa 630 (now have 136mb ram), and i'm looking for a full 68040 chip (with FPU), anyone knows where to get this cheap chips? (no eba…
· 9 posts · started 15 Jul 2009 - 21:57 · last 29 Jul 2009 - 03:04
Peripherals
Please go pick this up now! I'd gladly reimburse for a couple 57X's next time I'm over there. Also a $5 IIgs, some early PMacs ... good day for vintage computer…
· 4 posts · started 19 Jul 2009 - 21:29 · last 28 Jul 2009 - 19:35
Troubleshooting
Anybody got a link for a free download? My head hurts from all the freakin' marketing-ploy garbage polluting Google hits these days. jt xx(
· 3 posts · started 28 Jul 2009 - 00:00 · last 28 Jul 2009 - 18:40
Troubleshooting
Hi, In a recent post I commented on having to strip down my Powerbook 2400c to replace a scratched/dim LCD panel with one I purchased on eBay for .99c many moon…
· 8 posts · started 22 Jul 2009 - 14:37 · last 28 Jul 2009 - 09:55
Hardware
Now that I've got a long Torx-15 screw driver, I'm having a lot more fun in the repair shop with my old Macs. I finally got to see why my Classic II was present…
· 10 posts · started 27 Jul 2009 - 04:48 · last 28 Jul 2009 - 04:50
Software
I found an iBook G3 clamshell on Craigslist today for $50 which said it was "locked" and needed to be "unlocked". What they meant was they didn't know the admin…
· 17 posts · started 27 Jul 2009 - 01:24 · last 28 Jul 2009 - 03:01
PowerPC
So I was working on a client's Mac Mini, and I found a 10.2 Disk 1 in the CD Drive. I shot an email to the owner and he said that he had no use for that and tha…
· 13 posts · started 26 Jul 2009 - 16:15 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 23:21
Peripherals
I want to use a zip drive with my SE30. Where can I get a suitable Omega driver on a Mac disk? I would need installation instructions as well. Rollie44
· 22 posts · started 21 Jul 2009 - 09:47 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 21:46
PowerPC
I picked up a g5 dual 2ghz today it came with no ram, the fans in front of the g5s are missing, no video card and no ram (it does have a super drive though). No…
· 5 posts · started 25 Jul 2009 - 03:35 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 21:23
Software
Well I finally got to testing the 5300s I conquested in the huge powerbook lot a few months ago, and the failure rate of apples first PPC and its 68k brother, i…
· 8 posts · started 26 Jul 2009 - 13:37 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 21:07
Peripherals
Hi guys, Today I managed to win an auction for a Commodore Amiga 2000 from a local seller. The seller was great (and may be a source of more vintage gear in the…
· 5 posts · started 25 Jul 2009 - 06:27 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 20:27
Software
What happened to the cheese thread in the Lounge? I was interested to learn if any members from Canada had tried a cheese I mentioned (Le Migneron de Charlevoix…
· 19 posts · started 25 Jul 2009 - 15:51 · last 27 Jul 2009 - 09:02
Hardware
I started the restoration of the Macintosh SE today. It had been sitting with its cover off for a week, and had been sitting for a week before that. Today I mad…
· 9 posts · started 11 Jul 2009 - 18:22 · last 26 Jul 2009 - 11:07
Software
I need to get my hands on the Newertech MAXPower G3 PDS 1.0.3 driver. The copies from Newertech and emac sales are both corrupt. EIther they were compressed on …
· 5 posts · started 25 Jul 2009 - 07:32 · last 26 Jul 2009 - 03:15
Development
I will be receiving one of these SCSI-to-GPIB (IEEE-488) adapters in a few days. Only cost $20 plus postage too. Trouble is, it's over 20 years old and not even…
· 5 posts · started 24 Jul 2009 - 22:56 · last 25 Jul 2009 - 22:44
PowerPC
Hey, I created this account in case I get an iMac G3, and me and my brother share a PC, so as you can see I'm a bit of a beginner when it comes to computers. :-…
· 7 posts · started 25 Jul 2009 - 05:55 · last 25 Jul 2009 - 22:01
Peripherals
I stopped in a Goodwill computer store today to check out what they had. The prices were good on some items, OK on others. However, one display that I was drawn…
· 4 posts · started 24 Jul 2009 - 23:19 · last 25 Jul 2009 - 17:37
PowerPC
I have just bought an indigo G3 400mhz (slot loader cd model) off eBay for £10 Sure I admit it's not as if they are not readily available but it's my first owni…
· 2 posts · started 21 Jul 2009 - 19:57 · last 25 Jul 2009 - 15:57
Software
i have tried everything, but it just dosn't boot, and the old cd drive is destroyed so i can't install the system, anyone knows why this happens? just an incomp…
· 5 posts · started 24 Jul 2009 - 04:34 · last 24 Jul 2009 - 20:58
Troubleshooting
Well, I have an overupgraded Powermac 7200, with G3 Card, 208mb RAM, ATi Rage VR, and Gigiabit Ethernet. The ATi Card Driver was terrible. It would cause the sy…
· 5 posts · started 12 Jul 2009 - 13:56 · last 24 Jul 2009 - 20:06
Software
Hi everyone, I am hving a little problem with my Quicksilver machine, wonder if you can help. I purchased have a 2001 QS machine. I would like to run Mac OS 9 o…
· 6 posts · started 9 Jul 2009 - 12:15 · last 24 Jul 2009 - 17:24
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