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    Documentation for SE/30 graphics card needed

    Hello all, One of my SE/30s came equipped with a graphics card (and even more (?)). There is very little information on or about it. The two only parts of information is: The PCB says: MEMORY PLUS COGAM-4 REV B on it, and there is a EPROM, labeled: Color SE30 A13 - IPT I would to know more...
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    How to find the right software restore CDs/DVD for PowerBook G4?

    Hm.... macos9lives.com claims that the white CD with orange 9 on it is a non-machine-specific version of 9.2.1: http://macos9lives.com/mac%20os%209%20lives_003.htm
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    How to find the right software restore CDs/DVD for PowerBook G4?

    I found what seems to be an image of a Tiger retail copy, that doesn't seem to be a problem. My problem in fact is to find a German OS 9 :( The OS 9 CD of the CD set you linked does not work quite well, since OS 9-CD is not bootable :( I used the exact same way to burn it like a OS 9 CD from...
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    SE/30: Strange HDD sled found

    Hallo all, I recently dug through my SE/30 parts collection. A HDD carrier sled which caught my attention. It looks quite different but still similar to the original one, but a number of points are strange to me. I was not able to find a picture or hint for the other variant on the Internet so...
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    SE/30: Rubber of CRT HV connector disintegrates - searching replacement

    Well, it took me a little while to find the time to do it. Just a bit of isopropyl alcohol and it looks nice now, gunk is gone :)
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    SE/30: Rubber of CRT HV connector disintegrates - searching replacement

    Thanks for your replies. I will give it a try using isopropyl alcohol.
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    SE/30: Rubber of CRT HV connector disintegrates - searching replacement

    Hm.... I've never seen that before, and both my other compact Macs do not have that issue.
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    Analog board: White residue -> disintegrated protection coat?

    Hello all, I recently had some small solder work on a SE/30's analog board. I used (no-clean) flux. Afterwards, I noticed some greyish/white residue/shimmer on the board. I cleaned the spot I've been working on using isopropyl alcohol. I got the impression that like the more I used it (on the...
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    SE/30: Rubber of CRT HV connector disintegrates - searching replacement

    Hi all, one of my SE/30 has a problem with its CRT HV connector (see image). The rubber of this connector disintegrates into that ugly, sticky mess. Is this a "standard" part somehow? Does anyone have a hint where I could get a replacement (I'm in Germany / the EU)?
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    Newby questions for stock SE30

    One hint regarding a "modern" server system: in the Linux-world, there is netatalk, which is an open source implementation of AppleTalk. So you could use a Raspberry Pi, or a Linux VM or maybe even your NAS if you happen to have one (see...
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    Newby questions for stock SE30

    Oh yes, good hint of Phipli. You won't be able to browse modern websites (is it any wonder for a computer way over 30 yrs old?). These bring so much code and complexity in the background that it takes ages on such an ancient machine like the 68030 to parse. Additionally, pretty much every...
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    Newby questions for stock SE30

    You should immediately check whether it has been recapped. If not, consider doing it - the sooner the better. If you don't do it, you risk that the capacitors leak and literally corrode your logic board. Also, check the age of the 1/2 AA battery. It has the potential to burst and spread acid all...
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    Replacement tantalum caps: low ESR or "regular" ESR?

    Hallo all, I'm going to recap my Classic II's logic board and ordered tantalum caps. Just to be 100% sure: The "non low ESR" variant is the right one? These are the exact part numbers I ordered (KEMET is the manufacturer): T491C105K050AT T491C476K016AT T491A106K016AT
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