camdude
Member
Hi folks! Today, I received my awaited new member to the family, a Macintosh Plus.
Here's the rundown:
System powers on fine, Sound is fine, Display is great, No hard drive (I don't have one), Floppy drive.... eh.
When I turn it on, I get the chime (well, beep), and it ejects the floppy disk. I put the disk back in - but it doesn't even try to read it, and I get a good ol' ? sign. Now before you guys say the obvious, I would like you to know that I understand the density limits on the internal drive, and that I have tested the disk in my SE. it boots. (System 6.0.8 - and it loads MacGolf).
Now, if I don't put in the disk (or it might be cold-booting it (having it unplugged then plugging it in )), it gives me just a grey screen for about 10+ seconds. Could this be a sign of failed capacitors? I know that these machines have an interesting history with the solder-joints, but I haven't heard of needing to recap the logic board.
Anyways, any help is appreciated. I will be on vacation, so my access to internet - and therefore the ability to check the forum will be limited. Happy Holidays!
Thanks in advance!!
-Camden
Here's the rundown:
System powers on fine, Sound is fine, Display is great, No hard drive (I don't have one), Floppy drive.... eh.
When I turn it on, I get the chime (well, beep), and it ejects the floppy disk. I put the disk back in - but it doesn't even try to read it, and I get a good ol' ? sign. Now before you guys say the obvious, I would like you to know that I understand the density limits on the internal drive, and that I have tested the disk in my SE. it boots. (System 6.0.8 - and it loads MacGolf).
Now, if I don't put in the disk (or it might be cold-booting it (having it unplugged then plugging it in )), it gives me just a grey screen for about 10+ seconds. Could this be a sign of failed capacitors? I know that these machines have an interesting history with the solder-joints, but I haven't heard of needing to recap the logic board.
Anyways, any help is appreciated. I will be on vacation, so my access to internet - and therefore the ability to check the forum will be limited. Happy Holidays!
Thanks in advance!!
-Camden