You need a solvent-type plastic welder, for example Ambroid's ProWeld. It's a very thin solvent that can be wicked into a crack. I've repaired tons of cracked and broken PB ABS par…

If you post a schematic for VGA -> Color Classic CRT, I will float you a donation AND buy a Color Classic tomorrow to do this mod.

Thanks. Got it. Also, Apple has an article on how to check firmwware version: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2568?viewlocale=en_US (Now I found out I don't have the latest firmw…

Try running Apple System Profiler. It should show you the firmware revision on the first screen. John

I have a iBook G3 Clamshell Special Edition ( 466 MHz with Fireware port and DVD drive), running OS X 10.3.9. Is there a way to check which version of firmware I have on it? Accor…

Hi! I have 64 MB(3x?) ram sticks for PM 8500 and processor upgrades 604-233 MHz and G4-400MHz

You'll need at least 32MB RAM for OS 9 to even start (even then it hugs virtual memory). Stalling at the same place every time at boot up = (in my experience) a dodgy CD or optica…

I have no idea. It originally shipped with *shudders* 16 MB of RAM, but I don't know if the previous owner upgraded it or not. I'd really prefer to run System 7 or OS 8 if possible…

First off, how much RAM? That could be why OS 9 is choking.

Hi, I posted awhile ago about a non working Power Mac 8500. The problem was that it had no video out. Fortunately, it was just the adapter that didn't work, and I found a new Mac …

iTunes? yuck. I already use it as my programming machine anyway.

I still use my 350MHz iMac Summer 2000 "Fireball", with its upgraded 320MB RAM. The 6.99GB Quantum Fireball is a bit limiting though. Click to expand... Use it as a satellite …

IIRC, didn't i send you a link for that? Click to expand... Yep indeedy :approve:

The eMac 9.2.2 disc is a good one. The version I have has Mac OS ROM 10.1.1, which is one of the highest versions. I don't think any bootable, 9.2.2 install discs have the higher 1…

I use a MIDI Timepiece (original) by Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU). I think even the modern versions have an 8-pin serial port for older Macs. MOTU's own FreeMIDI software works good.…

In my experience, passive matrix screens can have leaked caps, causing screen issues such as a faint display/occasional "yellow-out" issues. I had it happen to a PowerBook 140 and …

I had the tunnel vision/darkening corners fault on a Duo 280 greyscale. i think that's a fault in the LCD itself rather than the backlight, but I am open to better information.

OMS is also freely available (Open Midi System). Apple MIDI Manager runs best on older System software (7.x.x and below). There's nothing wrong with a 61xx if you're running a st…

You will also need MIDI software. Click to expand... Apple's MIDI Manager is freely available.

I hated my 6116. I would get the suggested MIDI kit and use that instead on the 7500.

There are MIDI kits for the mac serial port (macman midiman for one), try to find one of those. You will also need MIDI software.

I am thinking of buying a macintosh performa 6116. I would like to connect to this machine a roland mt-32 so to play old adventures like sierra with roland sound. Does this mac mod…

The only issue I have run into is on an old Powerbook 170. It suffered from black corners of the LCD when on for a long period of time. All my other powerbooks work fine. Mind y…

Having several modern CCFL backlit LCDs that have gone dim, I'm wondering how well the 68k portables' LCDs hold up to age. What are some of the common problems, and what should on…

I enjoyed the description on that last Powerbook: Please assume that our are free of mold Click to expand... I always worry about getting a moldy computer... :lol: