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Macintosh Plus fizzling on startup — #4

No, I haven't seen any evidence of that. The screen's bright and clear; there was no wobble at all, as far as I could tell. If a deaf man were to start up the Plus, he would perc…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Apostrophe Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 20:30

G4 and G3 networking — #15

Which was a bummer because we specifically *wanted* a hub for the application in question. (don't ask.) Click to expand... Non-invasive packet sniffing? Stress testing using an…
68kMLA Networking by Gorgonops Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 19:57

RetroBrighted SE/30 System — #14

thats not really fair, an extra year or 2 on already decomposing ~20 year old plastic Its just removing a thin film of chemicals that have already leeched out of the plastic onto …
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 19:41

RetroBrighted SE/30 System — #13

For the skeptics and hold-outs... CAN RETROBRIGHT REALLY MAKE PLASTICS BRITTLE? If the plastic had become dangerously brittle due to RetroBright deyellowing, you would expect that…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Dog Cow Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 19:26

PowerMacs and 68k PowerBooks — #3

Can't beat the price! If you end up with an empty 5x0 after all this, hands up for the shell. Click to expand... I would like to see a picture of your workshop, Bunsen. And a …
68kMLA Hardware by Dennis Nedry Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 19:09

G4 and G3 networking — #14

Which was a bummer because we specifically *wanted* a hub for the application in question. (don't ask.) Click to expand... Non-invasive packet sniffing? Stress testing using an…
68kMLA Networking by Charlieman Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 19:01

Macintosh Plus fizzling on startup — #3

Depends on the nature of the "fizzling" sound. Could be a grounding problem. If the sound reoccurs, try opening it up and loosening and retightening the grounding plate screws and…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Mac128 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 18:56

Not Mac, but good — #4

Why did I say wheelie bin? Because that's what HE said. Turned out to be a large tub, about three quarters full. I'm kind of glad in a way, because, I wouldn't have had the spac…
68kMLA Networking by AusNick Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 17:59

G4 and G3 networking — #13

You need a hub or a cross-over cable rather than a standard drop-cable. Click to expand... Never suggest to people unfamiliar with basic home networking to get a hub. Always sw…
68kMLA Networking by Gorgonops Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 15:44

Macintosh Plus fizzling on startup — #2

That's sort of the case with my Performa 578. Except, the fizzling sound stops when you have an active window open on the desktop - if you don't, then the fizzling sound returns.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Gil Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 14:44

G4 Mini going to OSX after linux — #22

While you're trying out stuff, you could also give the hacked AmigOS 4.0 install CD that works on the G4 Mac Mini a go. See how well it works. I got it off your server so you shoul…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by protocol7 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 12:55

Macintosh Plus fizzling on startup — #1

Hi all, I know at some point I've seen some youtube video of a problem like this, so I thought I'd run this by you guys. Last night I decided to turn on my Macintosh Plus. Howev…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Apostrophe Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 11:17

Quadra 840AV Video adjustment — #7

Haha So I go and switch my 840av on... & the screen is about an inch off to one side! It's catching! .... You know, I have a pc lcd monitor & the monitor ada…
68kMLA Hardware by vassilizaitsev Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 07:49

G4 and G3 networking — #12

Well I guess that depends on what part of the world someone is from.
68kMLA Networking by MacJunky Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 06:04

SCSI harddrive for my LC III? — #27

http://cgi.ebay.com/Quantum-SCSI-230MB-Hard-Drive-Vintage-MAC_W0QQitemZ310171670446QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837ac17ae&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 http://cg…
68kMLA Hardware by JRL Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 05:09

RetroBrighted SE/30 System — #12

it is confusing over here in Japan because there are various grades of Oxydol Click to expand... I think I may finally have a grasp as to why the Japanese require a license to …
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Mac128 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 05:08

PowerMacs and 68k PowerBooks — #2

Can't beat the price! If you end up with an empty 5x0 after all this, hands up for the shell.
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 03:47

G4 and G3 networking — #11

So people should be told patch cable instead Click to expand... As long as they like being close. I didn't event get round to mentioning that "router" rhymes with "hooter",…
68kMLA Networking by porter Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 03:45

DuoDockDeclROMmayhem! — #5

Wouldn't be surprised if half the comrades don't get it and the other half prolly' don't give a rodent's rear about this kind of idiocy. Glad to have some support from the gang, co…
68kMLA Hardware by MacJunky Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 02:56

G4 and G3 networking — #10

You need a hub or a cross-over cable rather than a standard drop-cable. Click to expand... Never suggest to people unfamiliar with basic home networking to get a hub. Always sw…
68kMLA Networking by MacJunky Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 02:50

PowerMacs and 68k PowerBooks — #1

Picked up a stash of Mac gear yesterday, here is a rundown: - PowerMac 8600, looks complete, "purple" G3 233MHz upgrade as well as the original CPU card, unsure of RAM/HDD etc; -…
68kMLA Hardware by macgreg Fri, 2 Oct 2009 - 02:29
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