Tube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
i got a new Apple! 🧵
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
yes, it's a Performa 475. i like the slim form factor.
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
taking it apart is easy, just pull those two plastic tabs...
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
hmm, there's a card in the PDS slot.
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
ooh, it's the Apple IIe card!
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
anyway, let's try and get this machine running. i have a funny feeling the video isn't going to work right...
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
sure enough, the machine chimes, but the video is blank. but i think i know what the problem is.
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
sure enough, there's no PRAM battery. these machines need that battery or you won't get video!
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
but where am i going to get a PRAM battery at this hour?
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
all i have is this 9V battery. 🤔
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
just gonna unwrap it
Show threadTube🌿TimeDec 17, 2022
ahh, this looks promising
Show threadFritz AdalisDec 17, 2022
@tubetime
Weird, all the ones I've taken apart had 6 skinny batteries vertically.
Show threadKen Ryan
@FritzAdalis @tubetime That is a lithium 9v battery. Alkaline has a 1.5v cell voltage so needs 6 cells. Lithium is 3v cell voltage, so only needs 3.
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