How to clean and fix up Macintosh 128k?Hello, I recently received an original Macintosh 128k (M0001), and would like to use it. I have the ImageWriter, mouse, keyboard, and disks. The mouse and keyboard have been cleaned, but I was wondering how/where I c...view more
Looking for a IIeHi, I'm currently looking for an original Apple IIe, working or otherwise, in the UK for sale. Would really love some help on this guys!view more
Thread how can I wipe/Initialize the hard drive on a G3?
how can I wipe/Initialize the hard drive on a G3?I have an older iMac Intel desktop, G3 desktop (blueberry) and G3 iBook (tangerine) all running OS 10.x.y, probably 10.3.9. I may have the models stated incorrectly so included their funky colors. I would like to dona...view more
Thread Mac Classic doesn't boot from 7.0.1 Disk Tools
Mac Classic doesn't boot from 7.0.1 Disk ToolsHi! I have a Mac Classic that I'm getting ready to sell. It has a good HD and boots fine. Aside from one issue, everything seems to be working perfectly. I made 7.0.1 installer diskettes from the images on Apple's web...view more
Getting Data Off Performa 577Hi everyone - I've got a circa-1966 Performa 577 that worked a couple years ago when I last powered it up. I just tried powering it up again, and not much happens. Flipping the on/off switch ...view more
Macintosh LC not turning onHello everyone, I have a beautiful fully functional Macintosh LC on my desk, has been with me like for 20 years or so. I always used to turn it on once in a while, just to see if it's still working, or at leas...view more
Snow Leopard and/or Lion on Older Macs?My house is where Macs go to die if they're very good, apparently. I have 5 of them, all still working. However, I need to know how far I can go with the G4 and the older G3 PowerBooks. If I buy a ...view more
Starting a Mac III pulled an old Mac II out of the closet the other day and tried to turn it on and - nothing. No power, fan, chime - totally dead, Since it had been years since I used it, I figured the battery was dead, s...view more
Booting SE/30 vs ROM sim IIfxGoodafternoon, Macintosh Classic SE/30 - 20MB installed How do i have to interprete the following : 1)-with(original?) Rom simm 341-0655-A (Toshiba - 2 chips) boots with 7.5.3 ! (and 7.0.1) &nb...view more
Thread I am planning on recycling an old iMac and Powerbook. However, the display on the iMac is so messed up I can't read anything and the Powerbook is unusable (no power) so what do I do about erasing the hardrives for security?
I am planning on recycling an old iMac and Powerbook. However, the display on the iMac is so messed up I can't read anything and the Powerbook is unusable (no power) so what do I do about erasing the hardrives for security?
Can I use a ZIP drive with my LCII?Can I just plug in a SCSI ZIP drive in my pizza-box and get it working? I can use it with mac OS 6 or 7, I need to exchange and storage files. Something like this : http://cgi.ebay.it/IOMEGA-ZIP-100MB-EXTERNAL-SCSI-D...view more
Thread CRT to LCD format change with 8100 computer
CRT to LCD format change with 8100 computerHi there, I haven't posted here for a while, but hopefully someone can help me out. I am looking to upgrade from a CRT monitor (which is starting to wear out –a green color cast that comes and g...view more
Will This Device Work with USB 1.0?Hi, again: I posted a question awhile back about how to copy files from the hard drives on some G3 (and earlier) Macs I have laying around, to my iMac G4. I was advised to check out the StarTech.com USB 2.0 to...view more
Thread Applications won't open after error in a update using a Apple G4
Applications won't open after error in a update using a Apple G4Apple G4 wont open applications, it says application switcher error or error type 3, everthing used to work until when updating the mac a error accured it restarted, now it won't open an application without saying err...view more
Thread Need to open an older disk, but have no drive for it
Need to open an older disk, but have no drive for itI am a book publisher, and an author has asked me if I can retrieve a manuscript stored on an older 3.5" diskette. I am a Mac user, and did my master's work on an Apple IIc, a couple of IIe computers, a...view more
Macintosh IIx Logic BoardWell, I picked up Macintosh IIx the other day. Didn't work, and I knew that it was a battery issue as the battery in B1 was at 0.67V and the B2 was at 3.6V. I went out and bought a new 3.6V w/ axels and ...view more
