First time boot for incomplete Lisa XL — #3
On a regular Lisa, I'd remove the top, and there are 4-5 pots along the top of the analog circuit board that adjust horizontal and vertical hold, screen height and width, etc.
The…
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OS 8.5 freezes while loading on a 9600 — #2
The issue is the processor upgrade. You need an older cpu to do the install, then install software (usually an init and a control panel) for the processor and then you will be goo…
OS 8.5 freezes while loading on a 9600 — #1
Hello guys, this is my first post in this community, who already helped me a lot with some nice thread I followed in the past.
I'm italian so forgive me for my english, not so sur…
PowerBook 100 needs a battery shell, or a cover — #1
Recently bought a powerbook 100 from an acquaintance. He threw the battery away because it was starting to leak.
I don't really want another battery, but I'd like to get a shell o…
First time boot for incomplete Lisa XL — #2
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvsUVku9fFU
First time boot for incomplete Lisa XL — #1
Today I used my newly acquired Lisa XL with Macintosh motherboard to test my other incomplete Lisa XL
I switched motherboard and PSU and tested. And yes.... it worked!! Not very …
PPC Powerbook PRAM Battery Sources — #8
This thread is about PRAM batteries. The native 3400/Kanga PRAM battery is NiMH, not li-ion.
PPC Powerbook PRAM Battery Sources — #7
Ah, well ...
The native PB 3400c/Kanga battery is LiIon, not NiMH.
AichEss
PPC Powerbook PRAM Battery Sources — #6
For the record, if anyone buys the PB 3400c/Kanga NiMH battery replacement, black is positive and red is negative: in addition to switching the connector you will need to reverse t…
Widget drive — #44
No strange sounds! Hope the glass is still OK!
Widget drive — #43
Inside the Widget is a glass scale used for head position feedback. The scale is attached with glue and 30 years later on many Widgets the glue has failed. This commonly results…
Widget drive — #42
I think it might be because the disk isnt getting up to full RPM? I know the servo controllers of HDDs are smart enough if it senses a problem with spindle speed, the rest will han…
Widget drive — #41
Yes. This is not going well. Sometimes the brake releases, but after that not much happens.
I'm not sure if this disk will work ever. But I will try it on a Lisa one day. That wil…
Widget drive — #40
On your video, I never hear the brake release. After the drive comes to speed - about 5 seconds or so, you should hear a "clunk" as the brake releases and then the drive should sta…
Looking for RGB cable for Apple IIgs — #3
Hi,
I have some. Send me a P.M, if you still need one.
Take Care,
Widget drive — #39
Is this better:
youtu.be/CTNr0uAiWwk
Or
Widget drive — #38
Got a link? Embedded videos aren't working, apparently.
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Widget drive — #37
OK. Here is a movie from still to running.
Widget drive — #36
No. the wind up of the drive. You did a video on the drive already running.
would like to see one from non-powered, to powered up and spinning.
Widget drive — #35
@techknight
Do you mean a kind of roundup?
Widget drive — #34
Would like to see the "wind up" from a dead stop.
What is under the hood? — #3
Anyone on this? Could I test the analog board and monitor with a Mac motherboard? Or else?
Widget drive — #33
Awesome! Spin spin spin!
Widget drive — #32
OK. Started for a second and third time. Now it is running for an hour. I will let it run until I go to sleep.
I should fix the power a bit. Use some ductape( yes techknight...goo…
Widget drive — #31
If you get it going again, let it run for a while, especially in different orientations.
Apocryphal tales say that ProFile drives that screech like a banshee "get better" after ru…