Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

RE: Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

e14 Contributor — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:11:46 GMT

Ben,

I have a Mac Classic that has succumbed to death by corroded battery. I've verified the hard drive works. It's yours if you want it.

RE: Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

e14 Contributor — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:15:34 GMT

To make sure that the computer itself works, start by turning up the contrast. If that does not work, unplug the hard drive SCSI Cable. The Mac should show a floppy with a blinking question mark. If so, then the hard drive is the problem. If not, then the analog board for the CRT has failed or the Logic board has failed

I hope you get the mac working.

RE: Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

Macmuchmore — Fri, 16 May 2014 15:58:11 GMT

You can also download the classic MacOS (up to 7.5.3 I think) directly from Apple. Here is a great link to use: Classic Mac OS Downloads and Updates | Low End Mac

I have a modded classic with a RaspberryPi inside with a LCD screen. I would love to have some help modding the RaspberryPi to make it look like it is running the old Mac OS.... Please PM me if you have any suggestions.

RE: Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

e14 Contributor — Mon, 12 May 2014 07:30:50 GMT

Did I spot fine horizontal bars on startup or was that the camera? Anyway... this page has a lot of great info and has helped me get a few Mac Classics running: Classic Mac Repair Resources

RE: Episode 132: Ben Tears Down a Mac Classic Episode

blitter — Fri, 09 May 2014 22:26:12 GMT

You don't need a boot floppy to boot a Mac Classic. If you have the Mac's keyboard, just turn it on and hold down Command-Option-X-O (the Command key is the one with the Apple). Every Mac Classic had a boot disk embedded in ROM, complete with System 6.0.3, as a sort of easter egg.