I just ran across my duo dock II which is still disassembled from 2002 or so. I remember removing the FDD for some reason but its been 11 years ago, and its bee…
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Was looking on eBay and came across this. { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requeste…
As a result of some of the great work that wthww has done, it looks like we may be able to turn on automatic activations once more. If you have registered at an…
I'm trying to connect a PowerMac 8500 to a modern VGA monitor, using one of those DB-15 to HD-15 adapters from eBay that's got DIP switches to configure the syn…
I need some input on a weird issue that I am having that seems to be somehow related to OS 9.2.2. I have a LaserWriter 12/640PS. It is connected to my network v…
it will read the disk, and write to the disk... inject and eject fine. but when i go to format a disk its like it doesn't try and says failed. tried different d…
Not Apple / Mac but this small hard disk was found this morning for just 4 euros, including the Toshiba USB cable (unusual port on the HD side) Tried to set the…
I've got my TAM back up and running again. I have 2 partitions, 1 for 9.1 and 1 for 7.6.1. I want the 7.6.1 to show how the TAM came stock. I've got 7.6.1 burne…
What expansion card is that on Macintosh SE ? Looks like DIN connector to me.
Just picked up one of these guys: http://www.forcedperfect.net/hardware/cards/applepowermacintoshupgradecard/ It states that it's a 66mhz 601 chip which "runs a…
I ask purely out of academic curiosity, as my Quadra 840av has either 48 or 64 MiB in it now, don't recall which, which I am in no danger of getting close to th…
In the late 90s there were many fruit iMac-inspired color products and accessories. Some came in a couple colors from the factory (like the Handspring Visors) a…
I just got another TAM, and it has the same issues as big450. A chime when turned on, but nothing on the screen. I swapped the RAM and VRAM chips with my other …
While investigating why Floppy Emu wasn't working on the Mac 128K/512K, I discovered something very interesting in the original 64K ROM used in those machines. …
I've gotten my hands on a DayStar Turbo 040, ideally I'd like to use this in an original Macintosh LC. I seem to recall that when I actually got the LC ~20 year…
I'm testing Classilla 9.3.1 out this morning on the TAM by posting to 68KMLA from it (yes! more later). I'm noticing the more I use the TAM, though, that it dev…
Okay, so posted this on Applefritter, but sadly came to no resolution. What follows is a summary: Machine: Apple IIc Plus, in excellent condition - very clean a…
Can anyone provide me with the name of a software title that would allow someone to write and run BASIC programs on a system 7-8 era macintosh?
hello.. i always wanted one of those.. and one year ago i found one. it was working fine.. but every time i closed the computer it did not want to boot up again…
Hi all, I have been looking around for a Macintosh SE FDHD or SuperDrive, does the model number M5011 match this type of SE uniquely? I have seen many ebay list…
The DVD-ROM I purchased has a jumper for 512/2k block size selection with regard to CD-ROMs. What is the appropriate selection for a Mac running SSW 7.1.x and h…
I recently got a Mac 512K (the un-enhanced version with the 64K ROM), and I've been amused at all the beeping noises it makes. Whenever I insert a boot floppy (…
Hello, all! I have not acquired anything partcularly interesting a quite a while now; that has changed. I was able to purchase this off of another long time mem…
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and Macs in general. I always wanted one around the late 80's but could never afford one, so when I was bitten by the retro bug l…
I just picked up a large bag of IIx ram. I'd like to test the Simms and figure out size etc Problem is I do not have a IIx I do, however have an lc and LC II - …
I obtained a copy of OS 8.6 on CD today from a friend, and the first thought that popped into my head was "the 5300!" When I got home, I didn't know how I was g…
I took my old workhorse SE/30 out for a nostalgic look the other day. Took the back off to make sure nothing was amiss, and the little 3.6V 1/2AA battery had go…
This is probably better suited to the NEXT Computing board, but my account is unapproved there. Basically, this dude had a whole bunch of packages available, bu…
I was looking at a IIx on craigslist, and I couldn't figure out what the Nubus card in the front is. See attached picture. I know the one in the back is the tob…
I came across something interesting recently, the golden master for OT 1.3. Apparently in the GM they didn't implement any OS restrictions on the installer, so …
Only a minor conquest, but I'm pleased with it as I am a fan of mechanical keyboards and have fond memories of typing on the Extended II when I was at school. I…
This thing was pretty dirty, When i sprayed the pledge on it you could see the filth liquify, so, i used some paper towel to wipe it down and give it a little b…
Does anyone know whether it is advisable to run an LCIII or an LC475 constantly (24/7), without a case fan? The reason for the question is that I want to replac…
I dropped the money a few days ago on a Refurbished MacBook Pro with the following specs: 2.6Ghz Quad-Core Core i7 15" Retina-Class Display 16GB DDR3 RAM 512GB …
Hi everybody, Just as a heads up, the forum will be down for a reasonable amount of time tomorrow as we apply a very important set of patches to our current ins…
Found this article online, which details how to fit a 3400 with a CardBus USB, and am prepared to get one off of eBay. Does this look like a good fit, or would …
I recently bought a SCSI Doc PowerBook 25 to HDI-30 SCSI adapter. I successfully used it to boot my SE with the disk from the PowerBook. It boots nicely on Syst…
Hi to you all! I have an A9M0106 800K floppy drive bought off ebay, worked twice, then quit. Broken tiny white plastic gear on stepper motor shaft, Sony stepper…
after using a heat gun and I/C's from a 6500 board,,, i finally got HAP's Prototype TAM board working. i am just curious because i also soldered on the rom chip…
This one has been a little elusive for me but "ask and ye shall find". In one of my other posts, I stated that my 68k collection is almost complete but I needed…
WeirdStuff had a brand new in box Jaz 2GB drive (SCSI) and a brand new Full Height ZFP SCSI case for $15. Just needs one of those giant full heigh HDD face plat…
Good morning all, I am currently working on the restoration of a Macintosh 128k. After replacing a 1.6A 250V fuse (which was not present when I opened the Mac u…
Got a great Macintosh 512ke. Had to clean up the floppy drive and re-align it with the front bezel but she boots up fine with System 5.1. It came with the M0001…
A few years ago I was lucky enough to buy a NIB 850AV monitor from a parts dealer on eBay. The video and sound from this monitor are both truly spectacular with…
Hi all! I got a Macintosh Classic with a MicroMac Accelerator attached to its cpu pins on the motherboard. The accelerator card is marked "MMXL" and contains a …
I have found a few versions of System Picker online and was wondering what was the last version? I have found 1.0B10 and 1.0a3.
Hi All, Just bought some components separately to make up a G4 Cube system. After some research, it looks like the stock ATI card will not run the Cinema displa…
Using a Farallon ethernet card, I've managed to hook my LC475 up to my home network with relative ease and am able to access my FTP server and browse the web. F…
Sorry to cross post, but this is best placed here. Here's a link to the thread in the G3/G4 forum: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=22054
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These posts exist to provide guidance + information on SPECIFiC MODELS which provide SUPPORT FOR MAC OS 9 to those who wish to use an old powermac g4 for music …