Task: Upgrade the RAM on a Classic Macintosh SE Computer Needed: Web Browser, Classic Macintosh SE, T15 Torx Screwdriver Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction I recently posted about purchasing a classic Macintosh SE. These are great Macs to own and are relatively easy to find. My Mac SE only came with
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Task: Purchase a Long T15 Torx Screwdriver for Removing Case Screws on a Classic Macintosh Computer Needed: Web browser, Classic Macintosh Time: 5-10 minutes Introduction Getting inside the case of a classic Macintosh can be necessary for assessing and repairing circuit board damage from leaky capacitors, removing and/or replacing batteries
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Task: Purchase a BlueSCSI Pico Hard Drive Emulator Needed: Web browser, compatible vintage computer Time: 10-15 minutes Introduction One of the most exciting developments for vintage computers has been the availability of devices that emulate floppy and hard disk drives. This is important because it can be hard to get
Read postPurchase a Classic Macintosh SE Computer (30-60 mins)
Task: Purchase a Classic Macintosh SE Computer Needed: Web browser Time: 30-60 minutes Introduction The classic or compact Macintosh is a must-have for any retrocomputing collection. These are the machines that really launched the graphic user interface and mouse. Apple showed us how to interact with a computer in a
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