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Post #1 by Trash80toHP_Mini
Source Forum68kMLA
Category68k
Post DateThu, 27 Dec 2012 - 19:42
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/rom_simm_connector_retrofittin-8-d.26943/
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Like the title says: retrofitting a ROM SIMM Slot Connector to thru-holes left unpopulated by Apple during manufacture will be the next big thing! :lol:

I was surprised to discover this (assumpion) early production MoBo in my more recently acquired Quadra 605, henceforth to be referred to as Q605x.

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How many more of these boards do we have in the inventory, comrades?

I'll have to take MUCH better pics, locating where Apple placed a select/deselect option for the ROM SIMM is next on the list.

The header at J18 is for 605/475 Gestalt ID selection, correct?

Q605x_01.2p.jpg

"Stock" MoBo:

Q605orig_00.2p.jpg

Q605orig_01.2p.jpg

< more pics to come >

Methinks that my original Quadra 630 restoration project will be getting the first Connector_Refit. 8-)

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