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I'm assuming that because it doesnt exist (from my quick googling) this would be quite a major piece of work? Imagine being able to get an original 128K Mac ont…
· 28 posts · started 8 Mar 2009 - 06:55 · last 5 Nov 2013 - 19:08
Software
I recently came across some more of (and bought one) the 1 GHZ G4 Sonnet Encores on eBay, and I noticed that it doesn't use the stock heat sink, and it doesn't …
· 6 posts · started 27 Apr 2010 - 17:50 · last 5 Nov 2013 - 04:44
OS 8
After an extensive search I finally tracked down a guy who had a Sonnet Presto Plus card, struck a deal and it just arrived! In reading other threads on this bo…
· 8 posts · started 2 Nov 2013 - 18:39 · last 4 Nov 2013 - 22:55
68k
Just found this morning a stick of ram, was 512 mb so was worth a try for one of my powermacs. had no issue with it, no complains, no black screen, nothing... h…
· 3 posts · started 3 Nov 2013 - 13:13 · last 4 Nov 2013 - 07:23
Hardware
Since I've got this 54Mbps AeroCard Extreme 802.11g Cardbus doohickey that thinks it's an AirPort Extreme Card (Macsense, 2.4GHz) . . . and the AirPort slot app…
· 19 posts · started 1 Nov 2013 - 14:40 · last 4 Nov 2013 - 02:57
68k
I've been trying to get a 22" Cinema Display for a while now. Had one on Craigslist in my neighborhood appear for $75 a couple weeks ago, but they never respond…
· 1 posts · started 3 Nov 2013 - 18:45 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 18:45
Troubleshooting
I've got several old 400K and 800K floppy drives, in various conditions that I'd like to repair. One 400K drive basically works, but makes sandy grinding noises…
· 7 posts · started 26 Oct 2013 - 18:20 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 16:28
Software
I have an iBook clamshell (Indigo) that is for the most part, complete. My only issue is that it's missing the leaf from the Apple logo on the front of the case…
· 10 posts · started 3 May 2013 - 21:11 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 15:22
Troubleshooting
Hey everyone! I repaired a friends Ibook G3 800mhz by replacing the logic board with a tested board from ebay. Seems to be working fine and dandy, however I kno…
· 8 posts · started 1 Nov 2013 - 14:13 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 14:07
Hardware
I recently acquired an LC III that's in very good condition. Unfortunately, I don't own a vintage Apple CRT so I don't know if I'm experiencing a problem or if …
· 19 posts · started 29 Oct 2013 - 01:17 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 07:25
Troubleshooting
Well, dad's work. One of his clients are giving it away because they're finished with it apparantly. Mom says it's a waste of space (but then she says that abou…
· 47 posts · started 27 Sep 2013 - 20:02 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 06:55
Hardware
Now that I've got a Wicked Fast IIfx, I'm curious - what is/are the fastest NuBus video cards for a 68k Mac? I did a little poking around on Google, but most of…
· 36 posts · started 1 Dec 2007 - 06:34 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 04:20
68k
I think if you compare the 2 machines by their processor you will find that you have much more respect for the Classic. originally sold for(1990):US$999, US$149…
· 9 posts · started 31 Oct 2013 - 13:48 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 02:01
PowerPC
I picked up a dead (?) PowerMac 7100/80 today, and transplanted the hard drive to a Mac IIsi. It's a Seagate Barracuda, not sure of the capacity. At power-up, t…
· 9 posts · started 2 Nov 2013 - 00:06 · last 3 Nov 2013 - 00:00
Troubleshooting
The image of the desktop on my CRT is clear in the dead center, but gets progressively fuzzier as one moves from the center to the edge of the monitor in all di…
· 7 posts · started 31 Oct 2013 - 17:43 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 22:54
Networking
It's not really that I made some awesome customizations or hacks, like you guys here, but I decided to write a short post about my experiences with my newly acq…
· 3 posts · started 2 Nov 2013 - 02:29 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 18:42
Hardware
This one is a beauty that is almost flawless. An original Macintosh from late April 1984 with 512k memory upgrade. Some of you may have seen this type of upgrad…
· 18 posts · started 30 Oct 2013 - 22:49 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 17:04
Hardware
Anyone doing this with an iMac? I'd like to hear about it. Spressa, Que, whatever. Thanks.
· 23 posts · started 9 Oct 2013 - 23:31 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 12:54
Development
I would like to make a ultra light version of a web server for Macintosh. I really would like that it runs on System 6. It has to serve only one page or one sma…
· 17 posts · started 17 Oct 2013 - 22:42 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 10:59
Troubleshooting
This one is pretty easy. Change all the Brown caps in the area right near the transformer, You will find as you remove them, these are the ones that are respons…
· 19 posts · started 29 Jun 2013 - 09:33 · last 2 Nov 2013 - 00:13
68k
Just bought the new IPad ... In fact for my lucky son. Not very 68k but works great
· 4 posts · started 1 Nov 2013 - 13:28 · last 1 Nov 2013 - 19:16
Troubleshooting
Working off a previously unknown ProFile. BLU says that everything seems to be okay. Takes formats with no issue and installs the OS and tools flawlessly. Bad B…
· 8 posts · started 19 Oct 2013 - 20:32 · last 1 Nov 2013 - 17:56
68k
The logic board connector is the same (looking). The ports even line up with the holes in the bucket. Any electronic reason this wouldn't work?
· 13 posts · started 28 Oct 2013 - 16:09 · last 1 Nov 2013 - 05:46
Hardware
I know Digi-Key "lists" the Bourns filters used by the SE/30 logic board, but they don't stock them: http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/929643-rc-network-25-ohm-2…
· 56 posts · started 19 Mar 2012 - 03:30 · last 1 Nov 2013 - 04:58
Software
Here is a picture of a Apple color monitor 100 hooked up to an Apple ///
· 10 posts · started 30 Oct 2013 - 01:48 · last 1 Nov 2013 - 02:42
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