Macintosh Plus Case Badging Variation

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Garrett

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So, I've had this Plus for a while and haven't been sure what to make of it. I've never seen any badging done this way. It has the "square" form factor Apple logo, but with a silkscreen. The silkscreening seems to have been done professionally based on what I can see. I thought the "Plus" upgrades only included a new logic board and rear case, so this is a new one for me. Unfortunately the serial tag sticker is missing, so no telling what year it was produced. Open to hearing thoughts!
 

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Daniel Hansen

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That's new to me too... Too bad the serial number is missing, might help clear it up a little, but it certainly looks like that silk-screening / lettering was added to a 128/512 case.
 

Garrett

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Makes me wonder if there's a safe way to remove the lettering. I have a 512k with a really cracked up front bezel - would be a great replacement for that!
 

AvadonDragon

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Looks really well done. Has the right font and everything. I wonder who did the badging with the upgrade?

I only just recently noticed that my Plus was an upgraded unit without the badging.
 

retr01

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It could be either a silkscreen OR at-home silk screen process if you feel over the letterings. I wonder if letterings feel thicker on this Mac than your SE or SE/30, @Garrett? :)