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    Desoldering 30-pin Simm sockets

    Sounds like you just need to get a solder wick and clean all the solder off the board on one side and then the other. The pins wil just fall out themselves. You should be doing this no matter what. Old solder is, well, old. You won't want any of it left if you can help it.
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    Macwrite 5.0 and below lockup in System 7.1.1

    I was using Macwrite 4.6 in a Mac Classic II running system 7.03. All was well and good until I decided to upgrade the HDD and install 7.1.1. Now any version of Macwrite that isn't the bloated Pro will lock up as soon as it opens a new document. Is this normal? Any way to fix it? I'm enjoying...
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    Pro tip for recapping boards

    I wanted to add my two cents to this since I just did a very successful Mac Classic II recap this weekend and it was only my second major soldering job. Use hot air. I have a $80 rework station with a hot air blower and a soldering iron - both temp controlled. I cranked the blower up to 460c...
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    Macintosh Classic II fan

    As someone who built PCs for years I understand airflow. The fan is noisy because it's from 1992 and, just like the caps, they didn't necessarily use the best materials. We do have better options now with the same capabilities. So, do you know the size? Thanks!
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    Macintosh Classic II fan

    I'm about to crack into my new Mac Classic II and do all sorts of upgrades and fixes: Cap exchange, 256MB HDD, 10MB ram, and a new battery (I'm stuck in 1956). I'm thinking it might be nice to swap this insanely loud fan with something more modern and quiet. I know I can just open it and see...
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    Getting files onto old compact Macs

    So internet is out as well, I assume.
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    Getting files onto old compact Macs

    Actually, if I go ethernet I would probably just connect it straight to the AEBS router for internet and download stuff either straight from sites or off my own FTP. I'm assuming that would work fine but I could be wrong. The Asante Mini I was looking at just got bought, so that's out for now...
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    Getting files onto old compact Macs

    I see many of you are using Windows. I was wondering about what to do if you have a new Mac. I'm assuming a CD or Zip drive would have to be HFS compatible in order for the old Mac to see it. I'm using OS X Lion right now and it's chucked out HFS support. I tried to use OSXFuse with HFS support...
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