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! > > >-- >Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> >The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> >Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
