All computers have the pram or CMOS batteries. After 20 years just one of those things no one cares thinking about until its too late.
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:42:34 -0700 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Macintosh Classic startup The problem was a badly leaking battery with liquid acid and rust all around that area and the logic board. Another one for the trash. thx for all your advice. I didn't know there was a non-accessible battery inside the case that should have been removed for long term storage. On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 1:46:25 PM UTC-7, Fred wrote: I just retrieved my Mac Classic from storage and turned it on but I just got a checkerboard screen. I inserted the 'Startup Disk' but now I have the same checkerboard screen and I need help to get the floppy out and some advice on how to properly startup the computer. thx ... -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
