[Paco500]

I have just purchased my dream computer on ebay- a color classic. Now I want to mess it up. I have read on several sites that it is possible to replace the MB with one from a performa 6360, which I was lucky enough to be given recently. I would also like to alter the analog board to allow for 640x480 res on the internal monitor- and have found excellent instructions for doing so.

My question is this: Has anyone on this board performed these upgrades? I am moderately skilled in electronics and have a friend who is quite skilled with a soldering iron is willing to help, but as od yet, I have not found excellent intructions for this particular MB swap.

If anyone out there has done this and would let me pick their brain, I would be wildly appreciative.

As a sideline note, I would also like to paint the case new iMac white- can anyone offer advice for achiving this look? I know all about the sanding, sanding and more sanding for a decent finish, but has anyone achived the pearlecent look og the iMac/iBook on platnum case? The 6360 MB allows for PCI cards so I plan to drop in a USB card to use the new iMac KB and mouse, and I want it to look real purdy.

Thanks,

Paco

[James Mullins]

G'day,

Yes, I have installed a new logic boad in a colour classic!

I used a 5260, but any similar form factored board can be used. If you are using PCI it is important to make a power supply that can provide 3.3Volts to the bus.
I think Tokki shows you how to do that...

I also installed an apple TV Tuner Card So I have a colour classic with an in built tv tuner etc. I may even try and install a slot loading cd drive in the future.

I have had some problems with my Analogue board though I think it is dieing!)

Any questions let me know..

James

[Paco500]

Thanks for the input- I have two questions:

1) I have read about moding the CC PS two supply 3.3v power, but details are sketchy- do you have any hints?

2) What leads you the beleive you are having Analog Board problems? What are the symptoms I should be looking for?

Thanks,

Paco

[James Mullins]

I would use a linear regulator for simplicity, alternatively you could use a switched mode circuit (harder) Just use a regulator a couple of capacitors and supply it off the 5 volt rail of the classics power supply..

My screen is shakey and it is definately related to the Analogue Board. A few taps clears it up though!

I haven't used mine for ages, might get rid of it..

James

[x user]

I've heard if you've got a little dough, you can put a G4 cube inside that case with a LCD... I think I saw it on www.applefritter.com

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Originally posted by James Mullins:
<STRONG>I would use a linear regulator for simplicity, alternatively you could use a switched mode circuit (harder) Just use a regulator a couple of capacitors and supply it off the 5 volt rail of the classics power supply..

My screen is shakey and it is definately related to the Analogue Board. A few taps clears it up though!

I haven't used mine for ages, might get rid of it..

James </STRONG>

if a bang aleviates the problem, its very likely a cold solder joint, or bad contact. if u dont know, a cold solder joint looks like a normal joint, but with a ring running around the lead in some part of the solder... which is actually a gap that will make the lead intermittantly disconnect... this happens frequently on high voltage/high frequency parts because the power running through the wires actually creates a vibration (where the buzzing of power supplies and monitors and such comes from.) usually the joint will apparently stop giving trouble once the machine has warmed up, because the metals expand and such... but anyhow. i hope u can fix it, its a cool machine!

[COmie JOe]

if you can put a 6360 in a CC you could put a 6500/300 in it too (if space allows) the 6360 and the 6500 LB connectors are the same, I once put a 6500/250 inside a 6360, everything seemed to work just fine. : )

[Paco500]

That would be awesome. But I have a 6360. I would have to buy a 6500. I'm all for free,

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