Kim (and others)

I have some answers for the iMac modem problem

> Do all 'GV internal 56K modems' work in the first generation imacs???
> I see GV internal 56k modems that say made for the NEW G3 Macs.
> Where can I find out the compatiblities??

Here's an answer...

> It won't work. While the modem is the same, the mounting bracket, soldered
> to the end of it, is different. I found out the hard way. Oddly enough, 
> the
> picture shown (on the box and in ads) for a B&W modem is the one for an 
> iMac
> (or PowerBook G3). However when mine arrived, I discovered the bracket is
> not the one pictured. Most frustrating.  I would hazard a guess that if 
> you are good at soldering, you could very
> well swap the brackets. There are four soldering points.
(thanks to Mark Kippert)

...then again...

> Sure but you have to cut the metal frame around the outlet to fit into
> an iMac and/or Wallstreet. The frame around the outlet is different
> even though the modem is the same.  I have put B+W modems into iMacs and 
> iMac modems into Wallstreets
> with no issues.
(thanks Terry Holtrey)

...and this guy has a genuine iMac internal modem he may sell to you.  
Contact him if you're interested.  Kim has first dibs.

Louis Labrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Jeff Preischel
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



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