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Scored a Powermac G3 All In One — #4

Yeah they are unique, that's why I like it. I also like it for expandability also... But they are heavy tho... 60lbs... my G5 is 50lbs...
68kMLA Hardware by MacManiac1701A Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 19:12

PowerBook 150 Failure. — #20

I am going to check the IDE connector on every laptop I upgrade from now on! Click to expand... No, you are going to check any work you do, BEFORE you apply power. Come on, thi…
68kMLA Hardware by JRL Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 18:07

PowerBook 150 Failure. — #19

I am going to check the IDE connector on every laptop I upgrade from now on! Click to expand... No, you are going to check any work you do, BEFORE you apply power. Come on, thi…
68kMLA Hardware by joshc Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 18:05

Flummoxed by Mac Classic II Problem — #9

And no matter what method you use, practice on some junk boards first. Once you've gained some proficiency with your technique, then go to work on your Mac.
68kMLA Hardware by tomlee59 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 17:25

Flummoxed by Mac Classic II Problem — #8

There is also this guide provided by fellow member Osgeld here: http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10940
68kMLA Hardware by JRL Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 15:22

Best Way to Combine a Powerbook 165 and 180 — #2

I want to swap in the 180's display, display bezel, motherboard, hard drive, modem into the 165's case. Click to expand... From what I'm thinking, you also need to swap in the …
68kMLA Hardware by JRL Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 15:16

PowerBook 150 Failure. — #18

Yeah i know I was so proud of my powerbook. I am going to check the IDE connector on every laptop I upgrade from now on!
68kMLA Hardware by Mars478 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 13:13

Best Way to Combine a Powerbook 165 and 180 — #1

Hey guys. I have both these fine machines. The 180 got roughed up real bad in the move, and the case is coming apart at the seams. One of the feet broke, there is a crack in the ba…
68kMLA Hardware by iamdigitalman Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 13:00

Cube! with all the trimmings :D — #3

... and strip it down into a CC or SE case I've already got a dual 533 doing service in my DA tower. I might consider a better duallie for that and hand-me-down the 2x533 to …
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 08:35

Flummoxed by Mac Classic II Problem — #7

Thanks for the tips! I contacted trag so hopefully he gets back to me soon! I searched around but couldn't find a tutorial on how to do this efficiently. Could you possibly point m…
68kMLA Hardware by joshc Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 08:27

Cube! with all the trimmings :D — #2

And now you can spend even more, upgrading it further with a faster CPU, bigger hard drive, and so on.
68kMLA Hardware by joshc Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 08:25

Cube! with all the trimmings :D — #1

AU$152.50 (US$128) 450MHz/20GB/DVD-ROM/RAGE 128 16MB ADC VGA Ball speakers and amplifier Apple keyboard, MS mouse 17-inch Apple Studio Display (ADC flat face CRT) Auction phot…
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 08:08

PowerBook 150 Failure. — #17

Not trying to be rude, but you need to learn from this mistake and try to pay closer attention next time. basically, don't rush and make sure you haven't messed anything up.
68kMLA Hardware by JRL Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 05:35

Goodwill today: one very small, ONE VERY LARGE . . . — #1

I snagged a boxed set of assorted translucent/transparent iMac era candy colored "Mac HD" FDDs today. They'll look nice displayed on the multiple workstation/display shelving syste…
68kMLA Hardware by Trash80toHP_Mini Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 03:38

Scored a Powermac G3 All In One — #3

I've actually never seen a G3 AIO "in da flesh", as they were never sold here in Australia. And from what I've seen in photos (i'm sorry, but I do think it is most likely The Uglie…
68kMLA Hardware by LCGuy Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 03:19

Scored a Powermac G3 All In One — #2

They're not my cup of tea, but congrats on the conquest! Enjoy your Molar Mac! jt :beige:
68kMLA Hardware by Trash80toHP_Mini Thu, 13 Aug 2009 - 03:02

Classic II restoration — #11

Just curious, how did you remove the old capacitors? I have just order a set of new capacitors for my Mac SE/30 but I am not confidence in doing the replacement by myself. I worr…
68kMLA Hardware by Unknown_K Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 23:32

PowerBook 150 Failure. — #16

Well... Me an JRL are working out a deal. So, yep. Thanks for the help.
68kMLA Hardware by Mars478 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 23:29

Scored a Powermac G3 All In One — #1

From Craigslist for 20.00 MINT... He thought it was broke, it just needed a pram battery. Originally it was 30.00 got him down to 20.00 Upgraded the CPU (From eBay) for 10.00 to …
68kMLA Hardware by MacManiac1701A Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 22:56

Flummoxed by Mac Classic II Problem — #6

Thanks for the tips! I contacted trag so hopefully he gets back to me soon! I searched around but couldn't find a tutorial on how to do this efficiently. Could you possibly point m…
68kMLA Hardware by anothrgrnworld Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 22:43

Classic II restoration — #10

another trick is to tack solder a thin piece of wire tween the two sides and then heat up the wire melting both sides @ once I have not tried it yet, and in theory it seems like i…
68kMLA Hardware by Osgeld Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 22:41

Classic II restoration — #9

Just curious, how did you remove the old capacitors? Click to expand... Not very well!! I wound up lifting the copper foil in a few places. It still works okay, but I'm going t…
68kMLA Hardware by 4seasonphoto Wed, 12 Aug 2009 - 22:26
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