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I bought another PowerBook 540c.

It’s well worth the effort, I’m getting 3-4 hours’ usage out of my rebuilt one. Running untethered increases the enjoyment of these old laptops significantly.

I’ve had this on a couple of different 1400s, so it seems to be a common issue.

The cells were purchased loose and untabbed, and I assembled it using a spot welder.

I've just completed a battery rebuild for my iBook 300 - it's taken a full charge and seems to work great.

UI6 is part of the RAM system, while UG6/7 and UE6/7 are part of the video system…

I used to have a Performa 6200 and 6320 and they did both have a PCI opening, you’re thinking of the Performa/LC 630. What you’d struggle to obtain is the single slot PCI right angle adapter.

I always thought the 6360 was a 160MHz computer. Wish they’d sold them in the UK - they’re pretty cool and all, being the only PCI-based Macintosh in that cute LC630 form factor.

You’re right. Also I think the left hand PowerBook is raised up. Still, the picture does play tricks!

I think the problem will come back soon :LOL:

Looking at the 40MB it has built-in, it would have a PowerPC upgrade as well. Also, this image is just trippy. What is that, a full size 540c and a smaller one? :ROFLMAO:

Yes, the fix is not needed for the Rev04 board released Dec 2023.

@Phipli @alectrona2988 https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/macintosh-se-30-logicboard-recreation-thread-revival.39485/post-512595

@Phipli, in case you still have some of these left: I am shortly going to order some of @GRudolf94 's boards from JLCPCB for my 840AV. Since the minimum order quantity is 5 and I only need one, would you like to trade a couple of your 'IIci etc' boards for a couple of my '840AV/8100/etc' boards?

Did you ever attempt a recap?

Thank you so much, this is really encouraging! I’m going to publish more as soon as I get over tonsillitis 😅 Love the 500 series as well, even more now that I’ve got a full 040 in one of mine. How does it feel to run OS9 on it?

Ah, they have: https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/atx-adapter-for-8100-and-other-things-with-a-22-pin-connector.46249/ So I have two options.

Meanwhile, my 3D-printed CD-ROM bezel for the case looks like it's been a win. Of course I'd prefer an original bezel, but considering that they're basically unobtainium at this point, I'm really happy. The plan is to retrobrite the case, then spray the bezel to match.

As bad as IIci PSUs - oh dear - I saw the the Delta brand and I thought I was safe! Having said that, my Astec IIci PSU has been running perfectly for many months now so I guess you never know. I’m keen to try recapping it and I’ll create and share a Mouser BOM if I do. But first I’d quite like...