Here’s an overview of all the different modifications that have been done to my Apple LC 475. Now I just need to load it … Continue reading
Category: Apple
Apple Macintosh LC 475 Tantalum Capacitor Replacement
Here’s the process of removing and installing the tantalum capacitors. They sure are a pretty good fit. I’ve used case size D instead of … Continue reading
Apple Macintosh LC 475 Internet Ready
This is on the old Apple Macintosh LC 475 (aka Performa 475) running Mac OS 7.6.1. Works pretty well given the age of the … Continue reading
Apple Macintosh LC 475 Slowing the Fan with a Resistor
Determining which resistor to use from a selection of four or so resistors from previous projects that I have either shelved or … Continue reading
Apple Macintosh LC 475 4GB Hitachi MicroDrives
A friend loaned me some 4GB MicroDrives to try with the LC 475… It hasn’t worked too well so far… If I … Continue reading
Apple Macintosh LC 475 Overclocking to 33MHz
The first video up is the mod itself, rejiggering some resistors around on the mainboard.
… Continue readingApple Macintosh LC 475 Removing the Socketed CPU
Just a quick video to aid those out there who have never removed a socketed CPU from a 68K Mac. You probably … Continue reading
Solid State SCSI in an LC 475 via PCD-60B Card Reader
The Macintosh LC 475. Now with solid state components for the hard drive. Reliable, check. Dependable, check. Awesome, … Continue reading
Unichip 486 WB 4407 Rev 1.1 Motherboard Overview
Apart from that motherboard above, not too much has been happening in the last week or two. I’ve been working hard at … Continue reading
Apple Macintosh LC 475 VRAM Mismatch
Ever wonder what happens when you pair a 256KB VRAM chip with a 512KB VRAM chip? They say it should never be done… and … Continue reading
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