Changing an upgraded 512k back

[Quadraman]

I found from decoding the serial of one of my Pluses that it started life as a 512k (not 512ke) and I was thinking of changing it back. It seems I can get everything but the case bucket. I haven't decided to do it yet, but I want to put some feelers out and see if anyone has the pieces I would need to change it back while keeping in mind that I can get an entire working 512k for $50. I know I would need the motherboard and case bucket, but is the analog board the same? I would prefer to get all the parts from one place if possible.

 

[Mac128]

Yes the analogue board is the same. You need a 400K drive and ribbon cable (it can't use all 800K drive cables), a 512K logicboard with 64K ROMs, and of course a 512K bucket (with M0001W model number on the agency label). Of course you can also use a 128K, 512Ke case bucket too but they wouldn't have the right model numbers. I think that about covers it. The bucket is the largest and one of the heaviest parts. Even if you could find an empty case for sale, shipping is gonna be a bear.