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Byrd replied to the thread Are PCI Powermacs hard to find now?.Chunks of plastic pieces and e-Waste I imagine. Amazed at all the iMac G3s that still keep popping up, but presume the beige gets... -
Byrd replied to the thread Getting started.Australian SE/30s tend to have the Astec or Singapore branded PSUs, neither are good news. Agree the Sony units even if failed come...
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Byrd replied to the thread Comparing models.Think I posted much the same stuff in your other thread, but I'd grab whatever PowerBook/Duo you can find that's lead an easy life...
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Byrd replied to the thread Getting started.Welcome @madsox The cockroach of the vintage Mac world is either the Mac Plus, or SE (few more issues with separate PSU and analogue...
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Byrd replied to the thread SE/30 recapper recommendation — Melbourne or AU-based?.I've heard this too; it's a job that can start out OK making a few bucks but as soon as you hit an impatient person expecting miracles...
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Byrd replied to the thread Quantum 80S drive not spinning.Now you've freed up the heads/platters and it boots, it'll probably work OK until the next time you don't use it for six months. These...
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Byrd replied to the thread How to remove rust from EMF shield.@arrox you can melt back the missing shield standoffs with high temp hot glue, or melt some PLA/ABS filament using a soldering iron...
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Byrd replied to the thread Diagnosing Macintosh Classic.Nicely done! I suspect cap goo is still present, have you checked the other culprits as noted TDA4605 @ IP1, CNY17G @ QP1, and diodes...
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Byrd replied to the thread PowerBook 2400C Cardbus Woes.There is no need, the modification works in all 2400c 180/240Mhz and enables 32-bit Cardbus support over 16-bit PCMCIA standards. Note...
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Byrd replied to the thread AppleCD SC Not Working.Nice idea but you'd have to consider the early model will not like reading CD-Rs let alone smaller capacity media in that format.
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Byrd replied to the thread Quantum 80S drive not spinning.Usually its by the drive head getting stuck in perished rubber bumpers (which turns to goo getting the head stuck), you will have to...
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Byrd replied to the thread PowerBook 2400C Cardbus Woes.Try something that’s not the iPod; another FW hard drive or even back to basics USB first.
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Byrd replied to the thread AppleCD SC Not Working.Any pot you can adjust on the laser lens? Also check belts
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Byrd replied to the thread Ppc upgrade card.Nice find! Years ago I scored similar in a 540C and it was such a nice surprise.
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Byrd replied to the thread Weird SE Power Issue (Intermittent Power On [Not Cold Analog Board Joints]).I'd reflow the back of the PSU PCB, might be a dry joint. A can of electronic freezer spray might help you diagnose here as appears...