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PC133 RAM - compatible with slot load iMacs? — #1

In the near future I'm most likely going to be doing a RAM upgrade on an iMac DV 400 (slot loading) for someone. The poor thing is running 10.4.11, and only has 192MB of RAM. I sug…
68kMLA PowerPC by LCGuy Sun, 15 Nov 2009 - 02:08

M7803 power button — #1

Is there a key combo to start up a G3 mac with the Apple USB M7803 pro keyboard? My older USB keyboard have a power button, just got the M7803 (yea I know I am way behind the time…
68kMLA PowerPC by Unknown_K Sat, 14 Nov 2009 - 04:46

Scored a perfect Powerbook — #11

This powerbook MUST of been used as a desktop replacement... The G4 seems to be a long life CPU... I remember getting a PM G4 400mhz in 99... I don't remember if the G3 has a long…
68kMLA PowerPC by MacManiac1701A Fri, 13 Nov 2009 - 18:04

What you you think, was this a good deal or what? — #34

So I can honestly say the Mac Mini IS faster than the G5, it runs m games faster and smoother, Adobe runs alot faster... I don't use the internal hdd I use the FW800 connected to …
68kMLA PowerPC by MacManiac1701A Fri, 13 Nov 2009 - 18:01

Powerbook 1400 Browsing Speed — #6

WannaBe is great to use with the Orinoco card - much faster than IE or Netscape in the 1400. I've enjoyed using it! Soon, I hope to try double-stacking my RAM cards to get one of t…
68kMLA Hardware by J English Smith Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 16:29

Need RAM identification Help Please! — #5

Those are either some really big RAM modules (for a laptop) or you have really tiny fingers Click to expand... Actually I have some pretty small hands for a guy. These are just…
68kMLA PowerPC by hilga007 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 05:48

Need RAM identification Help Please! — #4

My 2c: Smaller module: 95% sure that's a PB3400 module, hopefully 64MB. May not work in a Kanga/3500 unless you're lucky (see my thread on modification of 3400 module for use in …
68kMLA PowerPC by Byrd Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 02:50

Need RAM identification Help Please! — #3

I would place my bet on one of the following: PowerBook 190, 5300, 3400, and (judging by what I have read here lately) the G3 "Kanga." As far as I know, some 190 and 5300 RAM mod…
68kMLA PowerPC by beachycove Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 00:26

eMac HD replacement - yikes! — #13

The noise issue is a common complaint... I used my 700MHz eMac for occasional recording and solved the problem quite easily by hanging a thick fuzzy towel on the wall behind it.
68kMLA Hardware by luddite Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 00:02

eMac HD replacement - yikes! — #12

Oh GAWD. My 700mhz eMac wails like a get being sent through a wood chipper! (Not really but you get the idea... :rambo: ) I must admit the 1.25 ghz leaky caps one in the lab s…
68kMLA Hardware by Mars478 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 23:50

eMac HD replacement - yikes! — #11

eMacs are loud? WTF? Every single eMac I have ever used (it's got to be over 50 by now) has been very quiet. These are mostly 1.25 and 1.42 GHz, so maybe the older models were dif…
68kMLA Hardware by Mike Richardson Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 23:32

Cube! with all the trimmings :D — #18

That's about the standard price for kits that I've seen on ebay - or even less! And as they mostly ship from Hong Kong or mainland China, it ends up cheaper for us southerners. I…
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 23:30

Need RAM identification Help Please! — #1

Hi there! I think both of the following are for older PowerBooks, but I don't know what kind would use them! First one is below. Has "A 8Mx64 EDO 3V 120 Connector" on it and some …
68kMLA PowerPC by hilga007 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 20:57

640CD: How to install DOS? — #8

Yes, the hdd is on the sled. But I resolved the issue by breaking off the plastic tab. So the front bezel is back on, hooked on by the remaining plastic tab on the left side. No…
68kMLA Hardware by enigmaaaaa Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 08:06

Powerbook 1400 Parts + Take It Apart Guide — #3

You'll pay through the nose at Wegener. No offense to them - it's the same at most of the retails webstores for old parts. Best to post a want ad in the Trading Post here.
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 - 04:35

640CD: How to install DOS? — #7

Is the HDD on the sled? If it is, try putting it in without the sled. It might be an odd-dimensions hard drive, therefore it sticks out a bit. Not every HDD was made to fit into…
68kMLA Hardware by coius Tue, 10 Nov 2009 - 18:57

Powerbook 1400 Browsing Speed — #5

Classic - Do you have a link for downloading the WannaBe browser? I'd like to give that a try if it would keep other content from trying to load... I wanted to try it with the 1400…
68kMLA Hardware by ClassicHasClass Tue, 10 Nov 2009 - 16:27
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