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  1. finkmac

    Tips for desoldering corroded chips

    yes, but also not always. simasimac pattern is simply the video circuit displaying the initial values of the video memory ICs. if no data is getting to them, that's what you'll see. verify the traces of the Ux8 multiplexers. they're particularly vulnerable to corrosion from capacitor C7. in...
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    Macintosh 68060 Redux

    it's been done already ;) f
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    2400c doesn’t boot/freezes at welcome screen

    1. try a different IDE device. i.e. try with a known-good spinning IDE disk 2. swap parts with another one of your units until you can narrow it down to a particular board. 3. pray to your favourite deity
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    Quadra 700: memory controller capabilities and possible mods?

    yeah the techstep is only for pre-040 machines... probably because apple moved towards "logic board fault? replace the whole thing" around that time.
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    Problems with Quadra 610 ; Dead Board and Unusual PSU

    30 awg kynar wire
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    iPod 1st gen 5GB - Windows format, can't see in Mac OS 9/iTunes

    no and no. generally.
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    PowerBook 3400C Battery Rebuild

    page 105
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    would be nice if it reused the stock keycaps

    would be nice if it reused the stock keycaps
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    Unable to find HD SE/30

    probably dead disks
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    iPod 1st gen 5GB - Windows format, can't see in Mac OS 9/iTunes

    it's also false. firewire sync works fine if you use an industrial CF and rebuild the partitions before attempting a restore.
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    Problems with Quadra 610 ; Dead Board and Unusual PSU

    wouldn't hear a chime in that case would ya? ;)
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    PowerBook Pismo LCD Backlight Replacement

    a lot of these tasks are so specific and low demand that there is no PayPal button. you probably just gotta get better at it and start offering your own PayPal button :ROFLMAO: or maybe offer money upfront. something like "i'll pay 100 bucks to anyone who can replace the backlight in my...
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    IIci won’t stay on

    check the power circuit, check the power supply.
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    Netatalk 4.0 - Future-proofing Apple File Sharing

    I wrote something up in the tashrouter thread. It's still working fine for me.
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    PowerBook 2400c perfect guide (translated to English from Japanese)

    translated or machine-translated?
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    What is the technical reason why DDP AppleTalk doesn't work with WiFi?

    probably. i'm sure buffalo has a list on their website.
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    What is the technical reason why DDP AppleTalk doesn't work with WiFi?

    apple airports will probably work, as will older stuff... I believe some buffalo airstation models do.
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    Powerbook 100 - Recapped LCD and Logic board but screen is"blobby"

    just be careful and be patient. wear nitrile gloves if you're not comfortable. you already have half a working display, you just need half of a broken display.
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    Powerbook 100 - Recapped LCD and Logic board but screen is"blobby"

    how the heck did you arrive at that conclusion? when did anyone here say bake? this repair might be beyond your ability. i recommend passing it on to someone else.
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    Powerbook 100 - Recapped LCD and Logic board but screen is"blobby"

    why would you bake it? it looks like moisture or oil on the BACKLIGHT see image. behind the LCD is a diffusing film and then an acrylic lightguide. these two parts are sensitive to oils and solvents. you likely got some kind of liquid in between the diffusing film and lightguide. ask me...
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