Also, if you have the original install discs that came with the iMac, you can run the Apple Hardware Test. You will need to restart the iMac and hold down the Option key whilst re…

I've researched a little bit, and I think its the logic board. The machine, while I tried to update the system software (it's at version 10.4.6), it would not stay on long enough t…

Okay, well I got to work on it today.. somewhat. It's a first generation iMac G5.. i think the specs were 1.6 GHz/ 256 MB RAM/ 80 GB, 17" screen. I reset the SMU, PRAM, NVRAM, and …

Still have a 2003 PM G5 1.8 Uni which was little or no faster than the PM G4 1.42DP I wanted to replace it with. I added a Radeon X800XT and it is in daily use running 10.5x. Never…

thanks. Since it only says "Macintosh" on the back, it is one of the original 128k Mac's. Because you said it is reporting 512k of RAM, someone has upgraded it from 128k…

Since it only says "Macintosh" on the back, it is one of the original 128k Mac's. Because you said it is reporting 512k of RAM, someone has upgraded it from 128k to 512k, or replac…

the model name at back is just "Macintosh". what do you mean "If it was originally a 128k, it has been upgraded." ?

What is the model name on the back of the case? Macintosh, Macintosh 128k, Macintosh 512k? If it was originally a 128k, it has been upgraded.

i recently bought a 1984 Macintosh model M0001 from ebay. I'm not sure though if this is the original M0001 model. i turned it on with the system disk and clicked on "About the Fin…

With the upgraded case, CPU, HD, RAM, video card, airport, monitor and HK Soundsticks, it's not that outlandish a price. The CPU upgrade alone is a couple hundred bucks. The repl…

Welcome to the club....

That all depends. There are many kinds of square batteries for cameras. I'm sure some are 4.5 volts.

Fastmac offers this upgrade for slot-loading models (for $200 ). They have their CPU soldered to the Mobo. http://store.fastmac.com/product_info.php?products_id=46 I think Sonnet …

This is the Wallstreet/PDQ battery if anyone is interested. These computers contain 6 3v Panasonic VL2330 as seen in the below quick 'n dirty 3D model.http://img244.imagesha…

What about the square batteries that you sometimes find in old cameras? Are they the same 4.5 volt batteries Bunsen mentioned or are they different?

Its been re-listed with a price adjustment!!!

The iMac G5... What size is the display, does it have a built in camera above the display? Bear in mind that a hosed software update OR certain versions of Mac OS may play havoc …

Do you use two (3.1V) or three (4.65V) to replace a 3.6V PRAM battery? Or are you referring to replacing the 4.5V square PRAM batteries as pictured above? Click to expand... T…

Membership in the PPCMLA is free and easy. Anyone can sign up. Their forum also boasts a number of mysterious and liberating features which seem to be absent here.

Mike Richardson seems to only sell this package to ppcmla folks. Perhaps a PPCMLA dude could get Mike Richardson to sell this package to 68kmla folks as well?

Here is a way to get these 3.6V 1/2 AA PRAM batteries at a better price; 10 for $26 shipped in the US ($28 worldwide). I have purchased from this lot recently and I can attest to …

I thought it would be 3.6v also, but it looks like 3.04v is working ok.

thats so cool! thats the first time I've ever heard of a G3 iMac being upgraded to a G4. (now I heard of a molar mac, but this is news!)

I'm seeking input on the cure to fix one of the other Macs in our classroom. It's a iMac G5.. not entirely sure of the specifications. It's a video editing computer but has remaine…

Well, I got the second Mac to connect. Didn't have to do anything, actually. I left it in sleep over the weekend with the cord plugged in, logged back in today and it automatically…