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Most of the time it was the same VRAM, yes but check data sheets just in case and make sure the same speed or less.

L12 is an inductor, purists will scoff but I would cannibalise the same component of similar dimension from a junk piece PCB, as it will be a low rating whatever it is. Cap looks like it was knocked off (compared to corroding itself off), a quick enough replacement. Also deep clean the board...

Hi For future reference I finally worked out to dislodge the 65C816 CPU from this deep socket. The top lid may unclip but is very fragile so don't go there. Hot glue on top to lift it did not work. 1. Lubricate socket with some solvent cleaner/Deoxit/penetrating oil, leave it to sit for a...

Try to find an old version of VueScan which purports to work with nearly all scanners including SCSI (later versions for OS X and Windows 10/11 still do SCSI!), there is an older Mac OS 8/9 version here: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/vuescan-7664...

They look fun, nice find, I'm guessing the Mac logos are not licensed and the same speakers were sold in beige in generic PC stores and markets. Lots of PC ATX cases shared the same colour swashes in the early '00s. In Australia these speakers were often sold under the name "Juster"...

Apple Airport cards were cheap (HK sellers used to have them for $10) but not now, Orinoco cards can be picked up cheaper. Many have external antenna input too for better range

Noting the cryptic nature of the posts, this being a publicly searchable forum, was there anytbing else hidden in the hqx files? Recall a similar issue some years back where sharing of files on 68KMLA and another unrelated vintage computer forum was a seemingly a front for other activity (I...

Welcome thecaver, Check voltages at the floppy connector; it will need a complete recap of the analog board + motherboard (cap goo can go like honey also needs deep clean of the board). Then replace QP1 - CNY17G, TDA4605 and IRFBC40 (optoisolator, power control and MOSFET respectfully) usually...

This is great, can't wait to try it out on a lowly Mac - is it for 4 channel .MOD files? Yes, the Mac hardware is close to the Amiga/Atari but the sound is much simpler and slower to move in and out of RAM hence why system requirements on a Mac were slightly higher. See the IIGS @ 2.5Mhz with...

Any sort of low profile heatsink with long thin spines would do (like the later Intel Socket 370 heatsink or something for Socket A). I'd use thermal heatsink tape to hold it in place, but wouldn't trust just this to secure it. You could perhaps fabricate a wire like the stock unit to clip the...

Same graphics chip.

The OrangePC (290) has a Western Digital WD90C30-LR graphics chip, I used this driver for Windows 3.1 for mine: https://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=820&menustate=0 There are a heap more alternate drivers here for the WD90C30 graphics chip, most ended up in "Paradise" branded cards...

Nice card, didn't know they were on MDDs, but some searching suggests it was only in built-to-order units for an extra $300, over the stock Radeon 9000. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1874098?sortBy=rank Radeon 9700/9800 are notoriously unreliable cards, usually from inadequate cooling...

Sounds cool, am a Sega fan however think I'd prefer a $50 Megadrive and a $100 vintage Mac doing fun things next to each other. Also, everyone, I'm having a party. But it's at your house, you pay for everything and do all the work. But I've done the invites using AI.

Windows 3.11 for Workgroups has both settings for 32-bit File and Disk Access, see link below you can try to enable 32-bit Disk Access by editing SYSTEM.INI (if it doesn't work put it back). Mate, it's 2025 and it's painful seeing you work in a 50MB partition; Windows doesn't really like tiny...

Can you post up some pics over different backgrounds? It could possibly be a degaussing, missing magnet or bad electron gun issue - either way it doesn't sound very healthy and clearly that knock didn't do it any favours. I'd start looking for another CRT longer term.

Yeah, if the Mac has a rattle when picked up, it's probably a Maxell that's done its nastiest deed then corroded itself off the board :D. Also check side vents and ports which are often rusted/corroded out.

As long as you purchase some vanilla good quality PC133 RAM (such as with Hynix, Samsung chips) it'll down clock fine to PC66, PC100 speeds

I'm not nearby any vintage Macs, but if you hold down option on the greyed out monitor section section in the DOS Compatibility control panel, it will let you select other resolutions. However, I can't say it seems to do much the Mac will "fade out" but the CRT won't switch over to DOS. Maybe...

I'm tempted so say if it's working with consistent CPU temps, leave it but check there are no leaks. This involves taking out the LCS and checking for leaks around the blocks and bottom side of the CPU - the damage is very obvious when you see it. Another tell tale sign is leaking on the PSU...