Task: Upgrade a Macintosh LC Computer to 10MB of RAM Needed: Two 4MB RAM SIMMs Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction I acquired a Macintosh LC several years ago from a local contact. The first thing I did was replace the leaking capacitors that are common to all Macs of the 1990s. I
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Task: Connect a Classic Macintosh to an LED Monitor by Converting VGA to HDMI Needed: DB15 to VGA converter, VGA to HDMI converter Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction Getting classic Macintoshes such as the LC and Performa series to display video on an LED screen via HDMI can be frustrating. Fortunately,
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Task: Install an Internal BlueSCSI Hard Drive Emulator in a Macintosh LC Series Retro Computer Needed: Internal BlueSCSI V2, Mounting Bracket and M6*8 Screws, SCSI Ribbon Cable Time: 10-15 minutes Introduction I have previously posted about the amazing BlueSCSI version 2 device that uses a RaspberryPi Pico to emulate a
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Task: Connect a Classic Macintosh to an LED Monitor That Accepts VGA Input Needed: A DB15 to VGA adapter Time: 10-15 minutes Introduction I recently acquired a Macintosh LC and an LCIII. Here is my recent post on replacing leaky capacitors on the logic and analog boards. These models, and
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