Powerbook 165 IssueI have a Powerbook 165. When I put a floppy drive in it (Disk Tools Startup Disk and every other one) it makes a loud sound and ejects the disk with a graphic of a floppy disk with a flashing "x". There is an ...view more
Thread I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy, after a minute its just white. What to do?
I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy, after a minute its just white. What to do?
Getting 3.5 floppy files onto MBPro.I have a working Powerbook 520c (1996) but it has an almost unreadable screen. I want to be able to access many files (mostly Claris or MacWrite II) on any one of my three newer Macs- a Mini, a G4, and a 13" MB Pro. &...view more
Thread search video connector for my macintosh portable sept 1989
search video connector for my macintosh portable sept 1989hello i'm an old french apple user and i'm collecting all apple computers, but some are not "ready to work" as my first macintosh portable with a video connector broken under the flat screen i have searched it in fr...view more
Wacom Ultrapad Digitizer II compatible MacHello dear gurus! I have an old tablet Wacom Digitizer II UD 12-12-R with a STJ-AIII cable. I really have no idea what Mac's or PC's it is compatible with. And as far as I can judge, this model ...view more
PowerBook 1400 and PCMCIA Ethernet cardI have some problems to find out list of supported PCMCIA Ethernet cards by MacOS 7 (B1-7.5.3) on PowerBook 1400. I would be very please to receive driver for 3Com OfficeConnect 572B what I own. Is it available?  ...view more
Powerbook 1400 and system installation CDProbably this issue was discussed somewhere on the Forum but it seems that I am not lucky. The last Friday was my happy day as I received my PowerBook 1400 in great condition. My 16 years old dream from old times was ...view more
Screensaver for 20th Anniversary MacHello, I'm looking for a screensaver for my old and bautyful 20th Anniversary Mac. Somebody knows where to find a screesaver (aquarium style...) and if it works with OS 7..6.1 ? Thanksview more
early vintage macswondering if any new markets to sell vintage macs? (original owner, very good condition) have: IIe, SE, classic, color classic, sev powerbooks, early printers, orig softwe etc.view more
Thread will IDE - USB HD adapter work with my Mac?
will IDE - USB HD adapter work with my Mac?I'd like to move data from the HD of an old Ibook G4 that died (the drive is probably OK) to my new mac. Employee at Mac store told me that any IDE - usb adapter could do the job. I've looked around and the mo...view more
running 68k apps on PPCHi all, I downloaded some old games for motorola 68k (B&W screen), they work great on my PB 180 (system 7.1) and seem to run on my PB g3 wallstreet /os 9.2.2) too except for the sound which doesnt work &nb...view more
Machintosh 512 KAfter many years I have switch ON my old Machintosh 512 K.The PC Machintosh 512 K in the monitor exit write Failure N.014A3E.Then not any answer from floppy disk. Could you please give some answer wi...view more
Mac SE can use an external Monitor??I want to try to use my 22 year old Mac SE "4-40" (4 mb RAM, 40 mb HD). However the built-in monitor is dead - only a single horizontal line going thru it, rest black. But can I connect the SE to an exte...view more
Start up problem with G4Hi all. I had a power cut while my trusted G4 was on. Now she won't start up at all. All I get is the light when I hold my finger on the button, but nowt else. Is it in a safe mode or have you any oth...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
Thread Transfer data from Powerbook 180 to G3 or iMac.
Transfer data from Powerbook 180 to G3 or iMac.I'm trying to transfer data from a Powerbook 180 to a G3 or an iMac. It appears the simplest way is to connect them with an ethernet cable. However, the Powerbook doesn't have an ethernet port, so I was trying t...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?