Q: Macintosh classic wont boot

Hi, I just bought a macintosh classic. When I turn it on, it shows a floppy disk with a question mark on it. So then I ordered system 7.1. When I inserted the "install system 7.1" disk it showed a happy mac. Then a few seconds later, it says "System 7.1 needs more memory to start up". Now what do I do?

Macintosh, Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 3:24 PM

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dalstott Jun 20, 2013 3:41 PM in response to Matthewlopez
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Jun 20, 2013 3:41 PM in response to Matthewlopez

Upgrade the Ram to 4MB. Finding it may be a problem from current suppliers. You might try a used parts seller or eBay.

http://lowendmac.com/ram/classic.shtml

http://lowendmac.com/1990/mac-classic/

http://lowendmac.com/ram/index.shtml

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA44709?viewlocale=en_US
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Matthewlopez Jun 20, 2013 4:42 PM in response to dalstott
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Jun 20, 2013 4:42 PM in response to dalstott

Thank you I will try to find it on eBay
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