Repairing A Macintosh Plus

[IlikeTech]

Hello everyone, I recently bought a Mac Plus on eBay, with a power cord. It did not come with a mouse or keyboard, and the seller priced them more then the computer itself. Thankfully, it's PRAM battery had been removed, even though the contacts were slightly corroded.

The first time I tried to start it, it came up to a sad Mac with error 038000 on it. I checked and reseated the RAM, to no avail. I recently ordered 4x1 MB ram sticks, and when they come I'll keep you posted.

I got it from the state next to mine, so shipping was not a complete killer. It unfortunately is missing the screw under the battery cover, but I think that is all right. I am going to build an adapter for a keyboard and mouse so I can use modern peripherals, unless someone is willing to donate them.

I am a young person who is interested in old computers, and trying to fix them. If I get it working, I will keep this forum updated. If anyone has any advice in the meantime, it is very welcome.

Thanks,

IlikeTech

 

[IlikeTech]

UPDATE: I got it working! My replacement RAM came in, and after replacing that, it booted right up. I was suspicious of the RAM being bad, because there was some video courruption when it first booted. Now to wait for boot disks so I can see if the floppy drive works.

 

[BadGoldEagle]

Congrats! 

 

[IlikeTech]

Thanks, I still am looking for a keyboard and mouse for it though. Adapters are ugly.

 

[BadGoldEagle]

You can start a new thread in the Trading post if you want a keyboard and mouse. I'm sure someone needs to get rid of one.

Or you can grab them on ebay...

 

[IlikeTech]

They are overpriced on eBay sooo bad.

 

[IlikeTech]

UPDATE AGAIN: I recently bought a keyboard and mouse from Reasons., and I got some boot disks with it. I tested the system, and its floppy drive needs a serious cleaning, but I did get it to boot!