Re: Macintosh Performa 630CD

["jeff" <somedamnfool@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

ohhh btw the 630CD apears to be the same form factor as performa6200  of
which i have one :) so actually i could test it for you....

Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Zimmerman" <Richard@knbpower.com>
To: "Klug" <members@kalamazoolinux.org>
Sent: Tuesday, 27 March, 2001 06:27 PM
Subject: Macintosh Performa 630CD


>    I've had a Macintosh Performa 630CD dropped in my lap. It appears that
it
> might have a dead power supply in it as when power is applied to it,
> absolutely nothing happens.
>
>    I'm kind of wondering if it be worth fixing this relic (build in 1994!)
> and throwing Linux on it for kicks. What really got me thinking on this is
a
> message from Adam several days ago mentioning that some people had asked
> about a presentation on installing Linux on "alternative" hardware
(Aalpha,
> Mac, etc.) I figured that since I can get this thing real cheap it might
be
> worth playing with it.
>
>    My problem is, I don't have a clue about Apples! I haven't messed with
> one since the days of the Apple IIE !!!!! Without any Apple experience I
> don't even know what voltages to look for on the power supply to see if it
> is even putting anything out. Also, does anyone know of a source for
buying
> parts for it?
>
>    If I can kick this thing in the rear and get it to work, maybe I can
hook
> up with someone else and we can do a duel presentation on "Alternative"
> hardware for Linux.
>
>    Any ideas? Takers?
>
>    Goose
>
>
>
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