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  1. 11-08-2008, 01:36 PM #1
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    Help please, troubleshooting a Mac classic !

    Hi all,

    Recently got hold of a mac classic, in all its beauty. The problem is when i switch it on I get the checked screen shown below. Taken a photo of it.

    How do I fix this? Are there some old hardcore sharkies who have troubleshooted mac classics before?




    Thanks all.
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  2. 11-22-2008, 05:05 AM #2
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    Maybe you have to put in an os boot disk in it?
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  3. 11-22-2008, 07:48 AM #3
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    Maybe, im trying to find a compatible OS to download that will be loaded by 3.5" floppy's though.

    Any suggestions?
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    I don't know much about Macs,perhaps an early version of Mac OS on floppy.Look in Apple website,maybe they have chat.
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  6. 11-23-2008, 12:06 PM #5
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    Will any downloads on this page help????

    http://download.info.apple.com/Apple.../System_6.0.x/

    You are going to need a 6.0 something OS for you MAC Classic I believe.
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    Il give those a try. Are mac classics x6?

    Also, since they're bin files, do I need to convert them, or just drag them straight on to a floppy and let them boot?

    BTW: Should I see a bios or post before those checked squares? It comes up with that display instantly. Im hoping the floppy will still be the first boot device.
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    To tell you the truth,I don't have the faintest idea.
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    Take a 3.5 floppy and fully format it.

    Download the .bin file and unstuff it.

    Use a program such as Disk Copy to put it on a disk.

    Then boot up the computer and pop in the disk.
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    Hello,
    I have the same problem.
    Have you solved your problem ?
    My Mac Classic don't boot on floopy disk, no song, different combinations of keys not work ...

    Thanks
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  12. 09-22-2009, 11:55 AM #10
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    No im afraid I couldnt solve it at the time. I may try again, or I may just gut it and put a modern pc in its shell.
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    Server: Mac mini running W23k Server - 1.8Ghz dual-core, 1GB RAM, 1x80GB, 2x500GB externals + LTO1 tape backup

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