Archive No. 296
Mac 128k
FatMac upgrade
Specifications
Technical Blueprint
Ref: M0001
Processor
Motorola 68000 8MHz
Memory
512k
Storage
400k floppy drive
Condition
VERY_GOOD
Hardware Notes
PRAM battery removed
Gallery
Detailed Observations
The Story
Purchase from guy in Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte. Wasn't sure if it was a 512k upgrade or 128, but the Serial Number showed it as a 128k, so I was hoping it was. The logic board is indeed a 128k, but it has some mods done (all memory chips have been socketed and a new socket and chip was piggybacked onto another with some resistors. Basically making it a 128k with 512k memory (aka FatMac). Analog board was having issues, so I took it from my Mac Plus that was an upgraded 512k. Floppy drive works.
Restoration Log
Work Done
Every repair, recap, and restoration performed on this machine — documented as the work was completed.