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    Byrd replied to the thread Macintosh 128 Error.
    I recently used dual-wipe, “tulip” sockets are higher quality but the new RAM be a difficult fit don’t use. You are looking for 16-pin...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Apple IIe: what cards to choose.
    Thanks all, it’ll be used for general use and show offs with the ESP32 card installed. Wouldn’t mind trying to print from an ImageWriter...
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    Byrd replied to the thread G3 desktop back in business..
    Welcome and like you love a good Frankenstein build - has to be done! Also love the beige PowerMac G3, it felt like such a massive jump...
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    Hi, A little while back I purchased the amazing ESP32 card for the Apple II, and would love to finally get my Apple IIe working well...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Maxell!!!!!.
    It’s basically taunting you to say it can take out every single RAM slot with its acidic evil!
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    You can clean the heads gently using a cotton bud dipped in IPA, check also for dust bunnies inside the unit - this won't put anything...
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    Those reading here later, on restoring an Apple Scanner/OneScanner, the main large toothy gear is not easily removed on the stepper...
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    Hi plat, Yep, that's an odd fault :) Have you stripped down the drive and cleaned the heads, re-lubricated the metal frame and checked...
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    Post of the week :) In my workplace when you see icons such as these you know it's some AI generated corporate speak that means very...
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    Byrd reacted to ClassicGuyPhilly's comment on finkmac's profile post with Like Like.
    People all over the Board (everybody) Join hands (join) Start a love train, love train!
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    I like this site and love all of you people equally even if the feeling is not always mutual.
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    Byrd replied to the thread Macintosh 128 Error.
    No, I didn't get the same code but a similar Sad Mac code referencing the likely position of the faulty DRAM module. I sourced good...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Macintosh 128 Error.
    Look at the letters and numbers silkscreened on the motherboard - and double check the Sad Mac codes. These diagnostic codes are pretty...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Macintosh 128 Error.
    It points to a faulty chip in one of the banks (F9) going by the error code. You can "piggyback" a known good 4164 over the suspect...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Macintosh 128 Error.
    Hi, No translation needed - you likely have failed 4164 RAM, more than one chip, I would recommend desoldering all, replace with DIP16...
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