PowerBook 1400c/166
Working, recapped, and fully restored.
Specifications
| Release Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603ev @166MHz |
| RAM | 64MB |
| Primary Storage | 16GB CF Card |
| Display | 11.3" Active Matrix Color LCD @800x600 |
| Graphics | Chips & Technologies 65225 VRAM: 1MB |
| OS | Multi-Boot - System 7.5.2, Mac OS 8.1, Mac OS 8.5, Mac OS 9.1 |
| Battery | Rebuilt in early 2025 - 2+ hours of charge. |
| CMOS Battery | Removed |
| Power Supply | OEM |
| Capacitors | Fully recapped |
| Issues | None |
| Where I got it | VCF East Swap Meet |
| When I got it | June 2023 |
| Price Paid | $75 (for this one and a 1400c/117 parts unit) |
For specific general specifications on this model of laptop, see it's page on the macintosh portal.
Maintenance Performed Since Acquisition (in chronological order)
- Originally was in rough shape, so I combined it with my original 1400c/117 that I got in April 2021 to make a nice one (2023)s
- Recapped the logic board, LCD, and inverter board (2023)
- Installed hinge reinforcement 3D print (2023)
- Rebuilt Battery (2025)
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/01/2025
Update Reason: added gallery
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