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    Byrd replied to the thread cozyMIDI - new app that plays std midi files (68k).
    @Mu0n what a great application complete with B&W cozy graphics. Look forward to trying it on an SE with Roland SC88 I have.
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    Byrd replied to the thread is it worth doing the takky mod in 2026?.
    It the modification is done properly it's a worthwhile upgrade. It's not just the harness/cabling switch but you will need to Dremel...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Comparing models.
    https://web.archive.org/web/20040702050830/https://www.applefritter.com/thefritter/18/adb.html Hack time! But agree hit rate of PB150...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Comparing models.
    You just need one that was stored in someone's home, not put out in the shed for years on end :). First inspection will tell pretty...
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    Byrd replied to the thread Can finally put my SE/30 reloaded to bed.....
    That board will past 50 years, nice work
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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...
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    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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