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So, Beige G3's. — #57

the one time i managed to screw up ram like that the machine was unharmed, the ram was toast tho
68kMLA Hardware by Osgeld Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 15:40

So, Beige G3's. — #56

With a hammer. Click to expand... I find that whenever trying to force a component into a computer it is better to use a rubber mallot instead of a hammer. These are less like…
68kMLA Hardware by sircabulon Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 15:02

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #11

Can you see anything faintly on the screen? I have found the menu bar is the easiest to see. You may be able to get the screen to light up if you apply pressure on the left hand …
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 12:22

Some questions Here — #7

Nah, it needs to be either from a IIvx, IIvi, Quadra/Centris 650 or Power Mac 7100. The 7200 has a redesigned case, with a more curved front, and the bezel from it won't fit.
68kMLA Hardware by LCGuy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 07:17

So, Beige G3's. — #54

I have one its like 333Mh or somthing, it is the server verson But i killed it, I put a stick of ram in backwards and poff, its dead Click to expand... How do you put RAM in…
68kMLA Hardware by tmtomh Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 05:31

So, Beige G3's. — #53

I have one its like 333Mh or somthing, it is the server verson But i killed it, I put a stick of ram in backwards and poff, its dead, I took the disket drive out and lost that, …
68kMLA Hardware by Mycatisbigfoot Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 05:06

Some questions Here — #6

umm ok would a bessle from a 7200 work ? as I have that mac but its cd drive buttion is missing, but i do have a scsi cd rom drive i could use? how is a scsi cd rom fast? this is a…
68kMLA Hardware by Mycatisbigfoot Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 04:52

Some questions Here — #5

The drive on the front would be a caddy loading CD-ROM drive, most likely an AppleCD 300, which is a 2x CD-ROM drive. You can either find a caddy for it and use it, or you can swap…
68kMLA Hardware by LCGuy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 04:43

Some questions Here — #4

ok Well thanks a bunch, I do know my centris does need a repair, The power brick ( the thing you plug in power) that has died, after all of the years it was on, I am going to plug …
68kMLA Hardware by Mycatisbigfoot Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 04:37

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #10

From doing a bit more reading, people are saying their iBooks won't boot at all if the GPU is loose. In my case, it does boot (I can hear the hard disk rattling away as it boots in…
68kMLA Hardware by Strimkind Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 04:21

Some questions Here — #3

Shareware, freeware, and public domain isn't against the rules, and you can find that software here: http://macgui.com/downloads/?cat_id=56
68kMLA Hardware by Dog Cow Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 02:14

Some questions Here — #2

1. That sounds like a clock chipping accelerator, it clips onto the logic board and makes the CPU run at a higher clock speed, speeding up the system. They were very common back in…
68kMLA Hardware by LCGuy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 02:03

Some questions Here — #1

I have a few question 1. I have this clip thing from a centris 650 what does that do? 2.What are the pin out's for the power brick for the centris? 3.I have this very very Long …
68kMLA Hardware by Mycatisbigfoot Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - 00:20

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #9

From doing a bit more reading, people are saying their iBooks won't boot at all if the GPU is loose. In my case, it does boot (I can hear the hard disk rattling away as it boots in…
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 - 21:48

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #8

The hot coin is the only method I could do right now due to lack of tools. But I just don't think it would be the safest as you would be applying a huge amount of heat immediately …
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 - 14:07

This summer: IIfx, 7300, 7600 — #2

Nice little trio you got there. Not having owned a IIfx, I think that might be the best machine. Sure the 7600 is more powerful but the IIfx holds a special place in a lot our mem…
68kMLA Hardware by Temetka Sun, 13 Sep 2009 - 07:48

Living in an OS 9.X - ADB/SerialMac World . . . — #38

Lizard Lick?????????? :?: Click to expand... A street sign about 1.5 miles from the 'intersection' - sorry about the lighting. Sometimes taking pictures with a cell phone s…
68kMLA Hardware by quinterro Sun, 13 Sep 2009 - 01:45

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #7

a toaster oven with a device controlling the thermal curve would be the best, and closest to the factory, a hot coin is not going to do anything, a can of burning whatver is just g…
68kMLA Hardware by Osgeld Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 23:05

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #6

Seems the shim method isn't the best. Works for a while then dies. I've been reading plenty of weird and wonderful re-flowing techniques involving heatguns, burning alcohol in met…
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 23:01

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #5

the heat gun would work as long as you keep in mind thermal stresses, and dont heat up or cool down anything super quick. Also its going to have to be a fairly stout heat gun, I tr…
68kMLA Hardware by Osgeld Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 22:50

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #4

I got the 500 to boot off a iMac install CD (my iBook only came with 10.2 install CDs) so it seems in ok shape apart from the hard disk. As for the 800, I read about applying heat…
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 22:02

Living in an OS 9.X - ADB/SerialMac World . . . — #37

Testing will follow later, after I blow the dust hippos outta' that FILTHY POS! Click to expand... Did I say dust hippos? Definitely LARGER than THAT! I've NEVER seen such a MASS…
68kMLA Hardware by Trash80toHP_Mini Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 20:43

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #3

Actually, the Hardware Test CD is booting now on the 500. I got a bit muddled and was actually using the AppleCare TechTool CD instead (it's been a long day :I ) . I think it mig…
68kMLA Hardware by protocol7 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 20:21

Got 2 living-dead G3 iBooks — #2

Sounds like the 800mhz is a lost cause. Definitely has the logic board graphic chip problem. I would personally concentrate your work on the 500mhz which has what seems to be a m…
68kMLA Hardware by Strimkind Sat, 12 Sep 2009 - 19:45
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