Applefritter - 680x0 Macs and Lisa

my macintosh classic motherboard's problem

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:31:48 -0700

sometime it can bootup.but it will show sad mac and code ooo4 00ff.I don't know what mean is.so only I can do is look for another classic motherboard.I live in taiwan.I posted in tiawan forum.noone reply me.ebay has no this component.hope can aquire it.thx

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Macintosh IIci, no boot up.

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:23:48 -0700

I recently got a Macintosh IIci. There's a problem with it though, it doesn't start up, it's dead cold. No PSU fan, no light, no hard drive, no chime, nothing, as if not even plugged in(it is plugged in by the way). I've tried changing the PRAM battery, no work, both keyboard and machine power button, no work, and the PSU is fine because I tested it in another machine. I do not have an official Apple monitor to connect to the machine, only a converter, from mac to VGA, which I can't get working with any other machines except my G3 AIO. Does anyone know what could be the possible problem?

SE/30: logic board (bad capacitors?)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:30:16 -0700

I recently got the much dreaded simasi mac upon booting my SE/30. According to everything I'm reading on line, this is most likely due to bad capacitors as they have a tendency to leak over time (or to just go bad due to age). There is one man on 68kmla who is selling capacitor kits for very cheap (starting at $10) but I have no idea about soldering. Does anyone know someone who would do it for me, OR does anyone have some helpful tips for doing it myself?

So What are you guys collecting these days?

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:08:16 -0700

I have been collecting macs for a few years now, while I still snag some machines offered to me (mostly ppc and a couple compacts) I don't seem to be looking very hard to finish my machine collection (still want a 9600, 9150, II, IIx). Most of what I have been looking for are Nubus cards I don't have, and video editing setups for Nubus and early ppc machines. Also trying to finish up my Mac Apps/Utils collection (so I have legit copies of everything I would want to use). What are you guys looking for?

Where's the 68kMLA?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:00:34 -0700

Went to my bookmark and there's some placeholder web page. What's up, did they lose their domain name? :(

SE video card

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:44:29 -0700

Hi, i was recently given a SE with maxed out ram, and a additional video card installed. It has the standard VGA connector as well as the apple 15 pin video connector. I was wondering if anyone has an idea what this card could be. I know this is not an SE/30, but a plain se, and i didnt know they made external video cards for it. Anyone have any ideas? eric

What happened to CJS Macintosh?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:27:15 -0700

I've had my vintage macs repaired several times there by the very knowladgeable John Sawyer and today wanted to get in contact with him again. Sadly I came across some posts from people who stated (and I verified) that his phone number is disconnected and his website is offline, one person even stated that up to the point of the number being disconnected they never got a SE mac they dropped off and still have not gotten it back (was dropped off apparently for data recovery). CJS Macintosh seemed to be doing very well so what happened? Hopefully the worst has not happened to John Sawyer?

Free Performa 630 with CD, 32MB upgrade, replaced hard drive, new Asanté Ethernet [New York City, ZIP 11104]

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:07:49 -0700

Hi folks. I want to give away this Mac that I rescued and fixed a while ago. It`s been sitting unplugged for a while, so the PRAM battery might be dead, so I will give the taker a spare, also for free. I just put in a new [yes, new-old-stock] Ethernet card [since it didn`t sell on eBay :-(]. The driver disk is included [I stuffed it inside the computer to make sure it doesn`t get lost; it`s easy to open - the only tool you need is a normal-sized Phillips screwdriver]. I live in Sunnyside, which is not far from the Queensboro bridge. Anyone reading this is welcome to pick it up. Since it`s only a 630 [i.e. no built-in monitor], you could even use public transit. It`s not really that heavy or that big. If interested, please e-mail to me at "abe149 at gmail" [you know what to do]. BTW, if anyone reading this [but not personally interested] has an account at 68kmla.net, would you please cross-post this for me? I want this Mac to go to a good home, not to the garbage. One last thing: if this isn`t taken by early September, I will have to toss it [unless a local charity will take it.] My apartment is too crowded with machines I don`t even use.

New 68k WebServer up and running on the web!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:22:37 -0700

sorry, this may be a plug, but I want to let people that a 68k Webserver is up on the web. You can find it at this link below: http://yui-ikari.coius.info/ Just shows you that an old 68k can serve up new webpages. these are the specs of the mac: PowerBook 520 25MHz 68LC040 20MB RAM System 7.5.5 MacHTTP It's serves up an iWeb page. Sorry, I am just so proud I got it on the web, let alone a webserver. Thanks, and sorry for the plug, just thought people would be interested

need help with my Mac Quadra 660av

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:04:23 -0700

I hve a Quadra 660av that whenever I plug in a monitor into it the screen remains blank, I know that this monitor work because I pluged it into my PowerPC just to doubble check. any help?

can you provide some pinout for powermac

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:51:40 -0700

I have some power mac machines recently,I knew how to change AT power for compatible it.but the problem come.I have no more information of power macintosh.so if these one's power has a little problem I will not to change and use it.I feel can use AT or ATX power.it is the best way for save money and coveniece.hope can aquire everyone help thx.

another atx for old mac question

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:35:35 -0700

recently,I heard about atx power supply can create switch.first I cut original green and any gnd line.try to touch each other.so I can feel power on for fan and 4 pin plug.but the quesiton is coming.I try to test my old mac for macintosh II and apple II gs motherboard.suddenlly,I just see the powerlight like flash.light on and light off.keep going on.I don't know why.can u explain it?or old mac can't used atx power supply.I really want to used atx power for my old mac.thx

atx or at power supply use macintosh problem

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:14:07 -0700

recently,I found out one thing,use pc atx can use any macintsh and apple II motherboard.as long as provide enough volt line.you can use it.but it too big to put in the case.first time used at power supply,I can power up the macintosh easily.but when I used atx to mac II si.it was failed.so I have got result.just only atx can use old mac.does any one has this experence.you can share it and join this topic.

4GB SCSI for Performa 460

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:01:12 -0700

I've finally got around to fully upgrading my Performa 460 with a 'new' 4GB SCSI hard drive. The problem is, it doesn't want to boot from it. I started off by copying everything from the Performa 460's 80MB drive to a 100MB ZIP disk. Then, after formatting the 4GB drive to HFS Standard in a 8500, I copied everything over to it (this included the system folder from the 80MB drive). I put the 4GB into Performa 460 and nothing happens. Well, it does show the flashing question mark floppy icon meaning it can't find a startup volume. The light on the drive does show access right before it declares it can't find anything to boot from. Am I missing something? I had to format the 4GB with the 8500 because I have no external case with which to connect it to the Performa.

Dayna Serial Ethernet Adapter How rare is it

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:29:38 -0700

So I was rummaging around the MSU Surplus barn and found this Dayna Serial Port Ethernet Adapter.. Any Idea how rare these things are.. I cant find anything about it online. It came in its original box with the software floppy cables and manual. Seems it will work with SSW 6 up to 7.5.5. I managed to put my Mac SE online with it.