This really isn't new hardware, but it feels like it.
After sitting idly for the better part of four years, I replaced the power supply in my IIci last night. The replacement is another Astec, which I'm not completely happy about (would prefer a GE that doesn't have the known trickle issue), but at least it works again. I may see if I can work on the old one using some of the directions I've seen floating around online to fix the trickle issue. For now I'm using the power strip technique.
I had been meaning to fix this machine for over a year now, but never got around to it. I found a few files from 2005-2006 when I used the computer. It's been in the garage since I got rid of the desk it sat on pre-Mac counter (which only holds two Macs now).
For those interested in the specs: 8MB RAM, 80MB hard drive, cache card, Apple ADB Keyboard (original short model), ADB Mouse I. I have it hooked up to a 13" Apple Hi-Res RGB (a Trinitron model). There's a video card inside, but I don't remember which model it is offhand--I know it's an Apple branded card. I'm using "vampire video" for now though. I hooked it up to the same LaserWriter that my PB180c and Classic use.
I also got a brand new shrinkwrapped copy of Word 5.1 for it but didn't get around to installing it last night. The big question--shall I send in the registration card? (I didn't with the two other brand new copies of 5.1 I have purchased within the last year).
After sitting idly for the better part of four years, I replaced the power supply in my IIci last night. The replacement is another Astec, which I'm not completely happy about (would prefer a GE that doesn't have the known trickle issue), but at least it works again. I may see if I can work on the old one using some of the directions I've seen floating around online to fix the trickle issue. For now I'm using the power strip technique.
I had been meaning to fix this machine for over a year now, but never got around to it. I found a few files from 2005-2006 when I used the computer. It's been in the garage since I got rid of the desk it sat on pre-Mac counter (which only holds two Macs now).
For those interested in the specs: 8MB RAM, 80MB hard drive, cache card, Apple ADB Keyboard (original short model), ADB Mouse I. I have it hooked up to a 13" Apple Hi-Res RGB (a Trinitron model). There's a video card inside, but I don't remember which model it is offhand--I know it's an Apple branded card. I'm using "vampire video" for now though. I hooked it up to the same LaserWriter that my PB180c and Classic use.
I also got a brand new shrinkwrapped copy of Word 5.1 for it but didn't get around to installing it last night. The big question--shall I send in the registration card? (I didn't with the two other brand new copies of 5.1 I have purchased within the last year).
