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Mac 512k issues
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Even though less frequent, ROM sockets on a Macintosh 512k can become corroded after nearly 40 years, which can sometimes cause vertical...
Apr 23, 2024
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Mac 512k issues
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The symptoms you're describing are consistent with bad RAM
Apr 23, 2024
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Strange Behavior From A Macintosh 512ke
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Hoo-ray for you! . Great to hear you solve the problem swapping floppy drives... By the way, I've read that the capacitors in Macintosh...
Apr 21, 2024
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Strange Behavior From A Macintosh 512ke
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Just a heads up, it might be also crashing just because of a dirty connection at J7. After resoldering, try cleaning the connector on...
Apr 20, 2024
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Strange Behavior From A Macintosh 512ke
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Although the issue seems unrelated to the operating system (OS), I had a similar experience with an old Macintosh 512k. In my case, the...
Apr 20, 2024
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Powermac G5 (Dual Core 2.3) PSU repair?
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https://www.badcaps.net/forum/troubleshooting-hardware-devices-and-electronics-theory/troubleshooting-power-supplies-and-power-supply-des...
Apr 3, 2024
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Powermac G5 (Dual Core 2.3) PSU repair?
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Just replace any 3.3 / 4.7 uf electrolytic capacitor you found, even if the capacitance measurements reads ok
Apr 3, 2024
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Powermac G5 (Dual Core 2.3) PSU repair?
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In my experience, a common fault in PowerMac G5 PSUs are the small, 4.7uF electrolytic capacitors soldered vertically onto a...
Apr 3, 2024
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Weird crashes on my MAC 512k
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Digging deeper, the issue wasn't just a simple dip in voltage. Instead, cracked solder joints in the J1 connector on the Mac motherboard...
Feb 22, 2024
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Weird crashes on my MAC 512k
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I also noticed that the subtle horizontal flickering on the screen when the floppy drive spins up is practically gone now! It seems like...
Feb 21, 2024
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Weird crashes on my MAC 512k
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**Problem solved! ** First off, I took your advice and checked voltages everywhere. Then, like you suggested, I gave the motherboard a...
Feb 21, 2024
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