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Hi, As you are the best site on prototype Macintosh, I'm submitting you this one, which is probably the unique EVT1 survivor of the Mac SE project. When I first…
· 42 posts · started 11 Mar 2015 - 13:57 · last 26 Apr 2015 - 22:10
Hardware
I got given three Powerbook Duos today! On the downside, I tested the 2300 and the power adaptor popped and smoke came out.. The same happened with a different …
· 2 posts · started 26 Apr 2015 - 03:26 · last 26 Apr 2015 - 21:14
Hardware
So, I acquired a Macintosh IIci recently (see https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/topic/25123-macintosh-iici-wont-start-up/). It occasionally booted pre-recap,…
· 29 posts · started 15 Apr 2015 - 21:24 · last 26 Apr 2015 - 01:16
Troubleshooting
Well I made it out to check on my macs today. One battery explosion and of course it was the IIfx. Any chance of repairability?
· 15 posts · started 14 Mar 2015 - 18:18 · last 26 Apr 2015 - 01:01
Networking
I just ordered one of these http://site2.buffalotech.com/downloads/WLIPCML11GP_datasheet.pdf. Both on this page and on another list (from the manufacturer), the…
· 14 posts · started 12 Feb 2015 - 01:44 · last 25 Apr 2015 - 22:24
Peripherals
30 bucks. Is that a conquest?
· 2 posts · started 18 Mar 2015 - 20:30 · last 24 Apr 2015 - 20:31
Troubleshooting
RacerX ?… Is Fiend.app compatible with Rhapsody 5.6 and 5.5 ? I tried both versions 2.0b2 and 2.0b3, but none would launch… Does it need some specific framework…
· 5 posts · started 16 Apr 2015 - 15:53 · last 24 Apr 2015 - 07:51
Peripherals
I have a Personal LaserWriter NT with an old Toner Cartridge. It seems to print however it made the paper all dirty and the print was faint. So I figured the to…
· 5 posts · started 23 Apr 2015 - 06:23 · last 24 Apr 2015 - 04:41
68k
I need a little help [:I] ]'> I do not want to hurt the plastic, I just want to open generic enclosure. I pressed the button as seen on picture but it wo…
· 8 posts · started 18 Apr 2015 - 13:52 · last 24 Apr 2015 - 00:16
68k
I've seen many LC Cards with FPUs like Ethernet w/FPU and so - again, for the LC Series Macs. But is there one for the Classic II? I remember a big expansion sl…
· 9 posts · started 18 Apr 2015 - 00:33 · last 23 Apr 2015 - 16:55
Troubleshooting
So I grabbed a Powerbook 150, which I've been interested in due to it still being a very late BW/Trackball Powerbook with an IDE drive. I knew going in it had h…
· 12 posts · started 15 Apr 2015 - 21:13 · last 23 Apr 2015 - 15:57
Troubleshooting
Well, as of late I have noticed my SE Superdrive has developed a bit of a jittery display most noticable when it first powers on, and some ever so slight dimens…
· 8 posts · started 19 Apr 2015 - 18:09 · last 22 Apr 2015 - 17:54
Hardware
So I recently bought a classic II of of ebay, and it had the condition where it showed lines with static around them. I heard that a way you could fix this prob…
· 31 posts · started 17 Apr 2015 - 01:39 · last 22 Apr 2015 - 15:54
Troubleshooting
Thought id share this one. as ive been working on rollermanz boards in the last week, ive had to take down several of my machines from the attic to test his boa…
· 27 posts · started 18 Apr 2015 - 02:39 · last 21 Apr 2015 - 14:31
Hardware
I've vaguely thought about using one of my TRS-80s in a modified capacity. Assuming the interface is visibly identical, can I use larger CRTs on any of the earl…
· 41 posts · started 1 Mar 2015 - 03:27 · last 21 Apr 2015 - 02:39
Software
is this possible? for example, i have a delta 410 card.. that on windows lets me use it with protools m-powered, whille on mac os x.. its dissallowed by the sof…
· 1 posts · started 21 Apr 2015 - 00:46 · last 21 Apr 2015 - 00:46
Hardware
I recently got a Macintosh IIcx with some other stuff which is in need of repair. Today I went to power up the IIcx to see what the deal was...nothing.. not a s…
· 32 posts · started 29 Oct 2014 - 23:17 · last 21 Apr 2015 - 00:13
Troubleshooting
Pretty good haul. I say it's a haul because I had to haul all this around while I went to more sales! Many people just don't put out computers until you ask. As…
· 14 posts · started 20 Apr 2015 - 03:06 · last 20 Apr 2015 - 20:14
Hardware
Started on the performa 200 The board as I got it. caps removed board cleaned Recapped the board but no chime. Compared my performa 200 to this one and noticed …
· 86 posts · started 18 Apr 2015 - 00:16 · last 20 Apr 2015 - 15:55
PowerPC
https://youtu.be/kmZ0g53G4CA Click here for video on YouTube.
· 4 posts · started 22 Mar 2015 - 06:15 · last 20 Apr 2015 - 10:52
Hardware
A few weeks ago CompuNurd had a SE\30 board for sale that he recapped but could not get it past a grey screen and mouse pointer after a bong. I decided to buy i…
· 8 posts · started 20 Apr 2015 - 00:01 · last 20 Apr 2015 - 07:35
68k
The 68000 on one of my Mac 512k's seems to have had three pins connected to something at one point. Curious if folks can guess what device/upgrade might have or…
· 9 posts · started 19 Apr 2015 - 15:18 · last 20 Apr 2015 - 06:28
Software
I cant paste video links on topics... I have never been able too - wondering if its just me, or being in Ireland or what ever - heres a short vid showing the pr…
· 17 posts · started 19 Apr 2015 - 02:56 · last 19 Apr 2015 - 17:08
Hardware
I got a rather dusty Macintosh IIci (M5780) with no RAM or hard drive, marked by the eBay seller as "Powers On". I also purchased a Macintosh Color Display (M12…
· 15 posts · started 2 Apr 2015 - 15:53 · last 19 Apr 2015 - 16:58
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