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IIfx Won't boot — #56

How would I figure out where a possible short is? Running a wire directly to the disk might solve the problem, but that's still a hack and not a fix (remember the HD wasn't spinn…
68kMLA Hardware by Dennis Nedry Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 17:32

Solid State Drive (SSD) in SE/30 — #56

Thanks for the tips on this thread. I installed a 40GB Kingston SSD using the ACARD ARS-2000SUP. I had a hell of a time getting it to format in my SE/30, but based on this info f…
68kMLA Hardware by jellyfin Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 17:18

Lifespan of a PRAM Battery In a Mac Classic II — #1

Does anyone know how long a replacement PRAM battery that is a decent brand (SAFT) will last in a Mac Classic II that is in storage? The PRAM battery in a Mac Classic II I bought …
68kMLA Hardware by Paralel Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 16:35

IIfx Won't boot — #55

How would I figure out where a possible short is? Running a wire directly to the disk might solve the problem, but that's still a hack and not a fix (remember the HD wasn't spinni…
68kMLA Hardware by Tempest Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 15:46

Kurzweil K150fs - anybody use a ][ for SMP? — #4

Yes, it's *that* Kurzweil. But he sold the company off almost as soon as it started. Dr. K made a big splash in the 1970s with his products for vision-impaired people. I think it w…
68kMLA Hardware by CJ_Miller Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 13:34

IIfx Won't boot — #54

The easiest and fastest solution is to run a wire directly from the yellow wire on the power supply to the yellow wire of the hard drive power connector. This would effectively br…
68kMLA Hardware by aftermac Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 11:53

IIfx Won't boot — #53

The trace on the top of the board on the left side that goes from the capacitor(?) at C45 to the spot below the second Nubus slot labeled FD15 (between zones N2 and K2) is complete…
68kMLA Hardware by Dennis Nedry Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 04:38

IIfx Won't boot — #52

The Mac II had a variable speed fan. Click to expand... The Mac II and IIx power supply a single speed fan. The IIfx has a variable speed. Click to expand... That's contrar…
68kMLA Hardware by aftermac Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 03:00

IIfx Won't boot — #51

The Mac II had a variable speed fan. Click to expand... The Mac II and IIx power supply a single speed fan. The IIfx has a variable speed. Click to expand... That's contrar…
68kMLA Hardware by Dog Cow Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:35

IIfx Won't boot — #50

I got a working power supply from a dead IIfx and it is giving the proper voltages. Unfortunately I'm still not getting any disk or HD activity. However I took a closer look at t…
68kMLA Hardware by aftermac Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:10

Idea! iPhone Section — #11

Could a moderator please delete this thread. Click to expand... If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence that you ever tried.
68kMLA 68k by Dog Cow Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:07

Idea! iPhone Section — #10

OK OK I get the picture. Could a moderator please delete this thread.
68kMLA 68k by agg23 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:05

IIfx Won't boot — #48

I got a working power supply from a dead IIfx and it is giving the proper voltages. Unfortunately I'm still not getting any disk or HD activity. However I took a closer look at t…
68kMLA Hardware by Tempest Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:00

WGS 9150, are they rare? — #13

Someone in another thread was asking about changing the 9150/80 from 2X the bus speed ( 2 X 40MHz = 80 MHz) to 3X and running the bus more slowly. Click to expand... That was m…
68kMLA Hardware by ojfd Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 00:44

Deep IIci rejuvenation, possible ROM select problem — #19

If you find you need some 040 chips (4 Megabit) let me know. I think I've got a bunch of AT49F040 in the attic. I have some projects in mind for them, but I can certainly spare a …
68kMLA Hardware by Dennis Nedry Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - 23:49

Idea! iPhone Section — #9

What Bunsen said. Anyway, this is not an iPhone, iPod or iPad forum, or even an Intel Mac forum. Its a vintage Mac forum, and it'll stay that way until the iPhone shows up on Appl…
68kMLA 68k by LCGuy Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - 23:37

Idea! iPhone Section — #8

I know it's a radical concept, but you can be active on two forums at once. Click to expand... When I log out of this forum, I cease to exist, only until I log in again.
68kMLA 68k by Dog Cow Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - 23:07
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