Single-drive Mac startup disk.

m 7, but I understand that these will also have the incompatible high-capacity format. Thanks in advance, Ian Batty, Secretary, Historical Radio Society of Australia, 79 Rosebud Avenue, Rosebud, 3939, Victoria mob' 0402 736 527 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://w

Re: Single-drive Mac startup disk.

of the case has been installed, and it works just fine, i.e., it is not jammed on. If I can get the system files onto my 400 k disk I will be able to report whether the system is able to boot. Any ideas? Cheers, Ian. On 07-Feb-19 9:09 AM, 'Keith Jamison' via Vintage Macs wrote: Hi Ian

Re: Single-drive Mac startup disk.

Hi, Keith, I'll get onto it tomorrow - cheers, Ian. On 07-Feb-19 7:01 PM, 'Keith Jamison' via Vintage Macs wrote: Hi Ian, In order to boot, the Mac has to get past that sad Mac icon. When you switch on and see a floppy disk icon with a question mark, that is when you should be able to boot

Re: Single-drive Mac startup disk.

k disk). So. If all the above is correct, what I need is the disk-based OS files/components on the blank disk. S as I've asked before, how do I mount the disk-based components onto the disk? Cheers, Ian. On 07-Feb-19 7:01 PM, 'Keith Jamison' via Vintage Macs wrote:

Re: One of the first original 100 Macs

I'd like to offer $300, plus I'll pay the cost for postage to the UK, does it work? IT 2009/2/19 Di dho...@rti.org I worked for Steve Jobs during 1984 and I have one of the first original Macs off the Fremont assembly line. It was given to me by Steve Jobs and has a plaque on the back. It

Mac Classic II no sound?

Hello I have a Mac Classic II that I've had from new (1991 I think) I powered it up recently and it made no sound and took ages before the Mac smile face came on about 20-30 minutes? I replaced the internal battery and now if I turn it on I get 4 white stripes and 5 black stripes, then

Re: My Macintosh Classic II has gone to Plaid!

on with no sound. Ian On 3 Aug 2009, at 19:38, Ken wrote: Hello Andrew, The most likely problem is leaky capacitors. The SE/30, Classic and Classic II are notorious for this problem. There is a service out there that will replace the capacitors for about $40 at the 68kmla forums. On Aug 3, 3

Re: Which Classic II Capacitors should I change?

Thank you for the information, I appreciate it Regards Ian (in the UK) On 12 Aug 2009, at 20:59, Nico Vanden Eynde wrote: Hi, In short all SMD capacitors. They are all old and degraded so when rebuilding a logic board you really need to replace them all. It's really impossible to say

128K mac startup disk

Hi, folks, I have a number of 128K-style Macs that I've rescued, but no startup disks. Can anyone tell me how to generate these disks? *Assume* I have no other Macs, just (urrghh) Windows XP/98 platforms to work from. And a couple iMac G3s, but no USB floppy dives. Cheers, Ian

Re: Compact Flash replacement for 3.5 HD?

That would be very helpful... Ian On 9 Oct 2010, at 14:33, Nico Vanden Eynde wrote: Hi Jeff, I haven't forgotten the pictures I promised to remove the parking mechanism of hard drives suffering of stiction. I haven't had the time yet to open a drive and document the process but I

Mint SE won't accept System 7 Floppy

Hello I've just bought a mint Macintosh SE which powers up with a 'bong' and then displays the floppy disc icon with question mark, the red LED flashes above the floppy opening and the HD seem's to be running. When I insert a system 7 floppy that I know is good as I have used it to install

Re: Mint SE won't accept System 7 Floppy

? On 16 Jul 2011, at 17:16, GuyWithGuitars wrote: It's no problem. If you wanted to send a couple bucks (that means dollars here in the US :) for the floppy and/or my time, I have Paypal. Send me the address you need it sent to and I'll send it out. On Jul 16, 11:10 am, Ian Tonge ito

Re: SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Service? (also DayStar PowerCache '030 upgrade question)

Hello Elliott How difficult is it? My Mac Classic II needs to be re-capped I think as I have the black an white blocks on the screen, I think that I'm OK with a soldering iron (maybe above average skill set) Ian On 15 August 2011 20:21, Elliott Price callmemrp...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jason

Re: SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Service? (also DayStar PowerCache '030 upgrade question)

Thanks Elliott, I have various soldering iron's, solder vacume pump and good quality solder, where can I buy very good quality cap's that will not leak in the future? Maybe a good cap 'spec' and link would help me fit superior cap's? Regards Ian On 15 August 2011 22:06, Elliott Price callmemrp

Re: SE/30 Capacitor Replacement Service? (also DayStar PowerCache '030 upgrade question)

Thank's for the practacle advice, I'll use it... Ian On 15 August 2011 23:13, Jim McClellan countjim...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if it'll help - I am reasonably new to small component soldering but just discovered a pretty good method. I ever so gently remove the old cap with needle

Re: Help - can anyone supply a startup floppy for a Mac SE

Hello Barry I'll happily send you 2 blank floppies in the post FOC ad I live in the UK too, however, I have recently bought a Mac SE and need a Start-up disc could you please copy the software to boot the SE? Ian On 27 Sep 2011, at 16:37, 3kidsandamortgage wrote: Forgot to mention in my

Re: Mac Classic - Checkerboard on powerup

It would be great if someone had a 'Work Instruction Diagram' to follow or even photo's how to change the cap's. Regards Ian On 31 Jul 2012, at 19:46, Charles Lee chas...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the tips. I suspect caps. Just pulled a pristine SE/30 out of storage as well. Similar

Re: Classic II Vertical Stripes

will be in touch with you Nico and thank's once again, how do we get in touch off-list? Ian On 7 Oct 2012, at 17:35, Nico Vanden Eynde nico...@i4all.eu wrote: My Mac Classic II started showing a check-a-board display on startup then nothing, it then displayed vertical stripes then nothing, this has

Discs for SE30

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Re: Macintosh plus 1MB not boot

Hello Keith I have recently purchased an SE/30 which needs software to boot it can you help if I send you some blank disc's? I live in North England near Manchester? The SE/30 looks in good condition, I understand that it was used in a test Lab at UMIST. Ian On 27 May 2013, at 12:30, Keith

Re: Classic II

Hello Dylan He never got back to me about this? So I guess I’ll need to try somone else in the UK for a replacement HD for my Mac Classic II, any idea’s? Ian > On 17 Jun 2017, at 11:06, Ian Tonge <ianto...@me.com> wrote: > > Hello Dylan > > I can’t seem to sour

Re: Classic II

Dylan do you have a You Tube site so I can see your Mac collection? Ian > On 9 Jun 2017, at 20:01, Hardware Mack <hardwarem...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ya dylan is the man! And has a killer collection too! :) > > On Jun 9, 2017 10:25 AM, "Ian Tonge" <ito...@gma

Re: Classic II

No Dylan, I didn’t use HD SC Setup or the Utility Disc either, I’ll try it now… Thank you, much appreciated Ian > On 7 Jun 2017, at 15:16, Dylan McDermond <dy...@mcdermond.net> wrote: > > >> On Jun 7, 2017, at 4:38 AM, Ian Tonge <ito...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: Classic II

Drive? Can I use a new cheap modern Hard Drive and load the floppy disc’s onto that? > On 7 Jun 2017, at 15:16, Dylan McDermond <dy...@mcdermond.net> wrote: > > >> On Jun 7, 2017, at 4:38 AM, Ian Tonge <ito...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> shows ‘Welcome to

Re: Classic II

That’s real great information the type spec’s will establish what I should look for in the modern day HD market Ian > On 8 Jun 2017, at 19:44, Hardware Mack <hardwarem...@gmail.com> wrote: > > scsi2sd when they are up on ebay for a reasonable price are a good buy > between 60

Re: Classic II

It’s the original Classic II Apple drive which worked fine until I fitted the recapped board back, I know it’s the original HD because I bought the Classic II new myself back in the day. It’s quite frustrating to know that the Hard Drive was OK until the repairs. Ian > On 8 Jun 2017, at 15

Re: Classic II

That’s great information Dylan, Thank you for your patience I’ll go with what you have suggested Ian > On 9 Jun 2017, at 15:19, Dylan McDermond <dy...@mcdermond.net> wrote: > > You are not going to find a “new” 50-pin SCSI drive. Like hardwaremack said, > I’d look at getti

Re: Classic II

Hello Dylan I can’t seem to source the items that you suggested to replace my faulty Classic II hard-drive, so I can’t get it up-and-running at the moment. Do you have a supplier in mind who I can contact? Regards Ian > On 9 Jun 2017, at 15:19, Dylan McDermond <dy...@mcdermond.net&

Re: Classic II

Thank you Frank, very helpful Ian > On 17 Jun 2017, at 13:16, j...@jagdt.com wrote: > > have a look at http://store.inertialcomputing.com/ > <http://store.inertialcomputing.com/> > > I recently bought 4 pcs. delivered to europe at a reasonable price. > >

Re: Classic II

compatibility is and a wiring diagram, and are the physical dimensions able to directly ’swap-out’ the hard drive. A small capacity is fine, I just need to know what to order to replace my original hard drive? Ian > On 8 Jun 2017, at 19:52, Ian Tonge <ito...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Th

Re: Classic II

Hello Dylan, it seems I can’t buy what you suggested for my Mac Classic II in the UK, so do you have a recommended supplier in the U.S. that I can buy from who will ship to the UK.? Ian > On 9 Jun 2017, at 15:25, Ian Tonge <ito...@gmail.com> wrote: > > That’s great informati

Re: Vintage Macs purge

Merry Christmas… > On 23 Dec 2017, at 21:43, James Zeun wrote: > > I'd like to stay on thanks! > > > On 23 Dec 2017 9:18 p.m., "Dan Knight, LowEndMac.com" > wrote: > It's been too many years since I purged the