First try replacing the pram battery.

If the board really is dead, look on eBay for a new one from a 63x, 62xx,
6300, or 6320.

>Hi.  I'm new to the Quadlist (and still a computer rookie), so I hope these
>aren't really dumb questions.
>I've already reviewed the FAQs and didn't find answers (but may have
>overlooked something).
>
>Awhile back I bought a Performa 630CD system at a yard sale (computer,
>monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables and some software).  It worked
>intermittently for several weeks, but soon died. The computer repairman I
>took it to said it needs a new main board.
>
>I also have a collection of software (from a dead IIcx) I'd still like to
>use - and a new copy of Microsoft Office 4.2.1 (purchased on eBay for the
>Performa before it died).
>
>Would you recommend that I:
>(a)  Get a replacement "main board" for the Performa (and try to install it
>myself)?
>      If so, where could I buy one?
>(b)  Get another Performa, because I can be sure it will be compatible with
>all the other
>      hardware from the yard sale?
>      If so, should I stay with a 630CD - or move up to something better?
>(c)  Get a newer/more powerful Mac?
>      If so, what's the newest, most powerful Mac and OS that would still
>run the IIcx software and Office 4.2.1?
>(d)  Give up on all this and starting all over again with a PC?
>      If so, do you know of any yard sales this weekend?
>
>Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
>Thanx!
>
>
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