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      • Thread Terminating a SCSI Chain on a PM 7600

        Terminating a SCSI Chain on a PM 7600

        I recently acquired a Power Mac 7600 for a project.  I put an IDE ATA card in it and am booting from that and using it (it's much larger and 3x faster than the internal SCSI drive in it).  I'd like to remove...view more
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        • Thread What kind of batteries to replace in old hardware

          What kind of batteries to replace in old hardware

          What type of battery would be best for the backup that has less of a chance to corrode or break anything.view more
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          • Thread Macintosh 128K won't power on, sadly.

            Macintosh 128K won't power on, sadly.

            7 months ago, I used my Macintosh 128K, and it still works in 2015. But then, when I left it in my storage, I looked at it again since it was gone on October 31, 2015, it died, and it won't turn on. I tried force turn...view more
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            Macintosh 128K won't power on, sadly.

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            • Thread Apple Product Catalog Fall 1993 - Question!

              Apple Product Catalog Fall 1993 - Question!

              Hi! I have found this Product catalogue on the web:   https://www.scribd.com/doc/5151/Apple-Product-Catalog-Fall-1993   I wonder: Is there any other Catalogues like this from other seasons or Years like Fa...view more
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              Apple Product Catalog Fall 1993 - Question!

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              • Thread does apple buy back old hardware

                does apple buy back old hardware

                I have a few museum pieces that are no longer useful to me. 1 iPhone 3GS 1 Ipod 1st gen 16 Gb 1 ipad 1st gen 64 Gb 1 Time Capsule 2 Tb   ejview more
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                does apple buy back old hardware

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                • Thread What to do with G4

                  What to do with G4

                  I have an older G4 Apple in good shape, don't want to toss it in the dump and wonder if anyone would want it? I went to Apple store and they said probably no. Hate to toss it. Your title says G3 and under but there's ...view more
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                  What to do with G4

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                  • Thread Mac Plus battery spec ?

                    Mac Plus battery spec ?

                    I would like to try and start up some old Mac Pluses. Some have had the batteries removed. I would like to try and get my hands on a couple of good batteries but I am not sure of the specification other than Alkaline,...view more
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                    Mac Plus battery spec ?

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                    • Thread need repair in Italy for apple IIC

                      need repair in Italy for apple IIC

                      need repair in Italy for apple IIC. I don't find correct community Alessandroview more
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                      need repair in Italy for apple IIC

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                      • Thread I have a gen 1 dot matrix apple printer and I need a driver software for it

                        I have a gen 1 dot matrix apple printer and I need a driver software for it

                        I have a gen 1 apple dot matrix printer and I want to make it work with my windows computer but I don't know any good driver type softwares . does anyone know of a good driver software for the apple dot matrix printe...view more
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                        I have a gen 1 dot matrix apple printer and I need a driver software for it

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                        • Thread mac plus

                          mac plus

                          I have a Mac Plus (1MB RAM) purchased in 1985 along with an external floppy drive.  It runs and boots well, but I have intermittent display issues.  At times it visible, but then i move the device and it goe...view more
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                          mac plus

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                          • Thread Using an H-P Deskscan II and Deskjet printer with a Mac

                            Using an H-P Deskscan II and Deskjet printer with a Mac

                            I have 20-year-old H-P Deskscan II scanner and Deskjet printer, both in excellent shape. I'd like to use these with my contemporary Mac as well as with my legacy systems. Does anyone know how to use these with OS X on...view more
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                            Using an H-P Deskscan II and Deskjet printer with a Mac

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                            • Thread Looking for advice on fixing my Mac Plus

                              Looking for advice on fixing my Mac Plus

                              I have the original Mac Plus 1MB and it won't start up.  I get the gray screen with a Sad Face on it and the error code 01004F.   Anyone able to help diagnose what the problem could be?   It had b...view more
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                              Looking for advice on fixing my Mac Plus

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                              • Thread Apple IIci start up issues

                                Apple IIci start up issues

                                HI all,   Recently took got the IIci from my parents house and have been planning to set it up. Initially it would not start up at all. No lights no power. Changed the PRAM battery and still nothing. Used a powe...view more
                                Kenichi Watanabe
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                                Apple IIci start up issues

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                                • Thread Macintosh 128k External Disk Drive adapter?

                                  Macintosh 128k External Disk Drive adapter?

                                  I need to get the variable speed disk drive to work with something later, is this possible?view more
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                                  Macintosh 128k External Disk Drive adapter?

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                                  • Thread Bring Back the Apple MB869LL/A (A1242) Wired Compact USB Keyboard

                                    Bring Back the Apple MB869LL/A (A1242) Wired Compact USB Keyboard

                                    I know Wireless and Bluetooth are great technologies!  I know Apple makes it relatively easy to change batteries in their devices (magic mice and keyboards)! However, I am running a few elementary school compute...view more
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                                    Bring Back the Apple MB869LL/A (A1242) Wired Compact USB Keyboard

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                                    • Thread I have an old 5260 but when I turn it on I get the? I have the original CDrom but I still can't get it to start up on its own.

                                      I have an old 5260 but when I turn it on I get the? I have the original CDrom but I still can't get it to start up on its own.

                                      I have an old 5260/100. When I turn it on, it can't find the start up disk.  I get the? I have the original CD rom and I can start it from that but when I talk out the CD rom, it goes back to the ?view more
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                                      I have an old 5260 but when I turn it on I get the? I have the original CDrom but I still can't get it to start up on its own.

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                                      • Thread mac 512ke parts list

                                        mac 512ke parts list

                                        where can I find a list of Apple parts for the mac 512KEview more
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                                        mac 512ke parts list

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                                        • Thread Mac Plus Disk Drive

                                          Mac Plus Disk Drive

                                          My old Mac Plus should work but the disk drive is broken.  It won't accept disks.   If I manage to get hold of Mac Plus working drive, is it possible to swap drives?view more
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                                          Mac Plus Disk Drive

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                                          • Thread Macintosh 128k - 1984 - Fremont CA model - Drexel University

                                            Macintosh 128k - 1984 - Fremont CA model - Drexel University

                                            Hello,   I own the above referenced Mac. The serial number indicates that the computer has produced in the sixth week of 1984. An expert, online, who has seen pictures of the machine, says that the on/off button ...view more
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                                            Macintosh 128k - 1984 - Fremont CA model - Drexel University

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                                            • Thread Apple PowerCD Problem

                                              Apple PowerCD Problem

                                              HI! I bought a used PowerCD on eBay and it seems it's not working. I have the same problem of this lock discussion: PowerCD   the PowerCD starts perfect, good display and there is a little sound came from the u...view more
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                                              Apple PowerCD Problem

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