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Check the components inside the PLCC's for continuity. I am getting better results eliminating the PLCC sockets and soldering the components directly to the pads.
here is some fun trivia..... I found this rubber gasket inside a compact Mac and had to share because I have never seen one before. Does anyone know what it is?
To make sure you get a 'Mac compatible card that would run under OS9' source one that has either the Mac compatible DB15 (2 row connector) or the word Mac on the card/label with a DE15 (3 row) connector.
Most Mac PCI video cards I have seen will have both DB15 (2 row connector) and the DE15 (3...
Ok hopefully that'll do it. Letting it air dry is ok too, but I prefer shooting compressed air on the wet board and components to blow the alcohol all around, especially in those hard to reach places.
Hey Luke- I just saw your post and wondered if you gave it a good alcohol scrub. If not, try spraying it down with 91% isopropyl (or higher), scrub the board and components gently with a toothbrush then blow it dry, preferably with an air compressor. Hope this helps. Good luck!
You are correct, you will need the 1000µF 35V capacitor for CP2. There are two variations of the Classic analog boards. The earlier 630-0395 (yours) has the large female CRT power connector. The later Classic and Classic II's (630-0525) have the 4 naked power pins without the plastic connector...