PowerBook 3400 Series

The PowerBook 3400c was the fastest laptop, PC or otherwise, on the market at launch in February of 1997. It was based on the design of the earlier PowerBook 5300 Series laptops, but with a deeper base in order to make room for an internal CD-ROM drive. It also had an upgraded stereo sound system with 4 total speakers, two above the keyboard and two within the display unit.

PowerBook 3400c Specifications

• Release Date: February 1997
• Discontinuation Date: November 1997
• Processor: PowerPC 603ev @180, 200 or 240MHz
• Bus Speed: 40MHz
• L2 Cache: 256KB
• RAM: 16MB, upgradable to up to 144MB.
• RAM Type: PB 3400 Proprietary
• Display: 12.1" Active Matrix LCD @800x600
• GPU: Chips & Technologies 65550
• VRAM: 1MB
• HDD Size (Standard): 1.3, 2.0 or 3.0GB
• HDD Type: IDE/PATA 2.5"
• Uses Proprietary HDD Adapter/Cable: Yes
• Internal Drives: 3400/G3 Kanga Modular Bay - supports 190/5300 modules as well. Floppy, CD-ROM, ZIP available.
• Expansion Slots: 2x PCMCIA/CardBus
• Networking: Optional Modem/Ethernet combo card (1 port, fits both)
• Other I/O: 1x Serial, 1x ADB, HDI-15 Display Connector, IRDA, 2x Audio jacks
• Main Battery: Lithium-Ion
• PRAM Battery Type: 7.2v 60mAh NiMH VARTA 6-cell pack.
• Pointing Device: TrackPad
• Original Mac OS: Mac OS 7.6.1
• Maxiumum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
• Retail Price: $4,500 (180MHz, No CD), $5,000 (180MHz, CD), $5,500 (200MHz), $6,500 (240MHz)

PowerBook 3400c Upgrades

How do I put an SSD in it?

See our page on IDE SSDs for more info.

From the options on that page, I'd recommend the IDE to SE adapter. I've used up to a 64GB card in mine with no issues.

CPU Upgrades

The CPU on the 3400c is soldered in place, so you cannot upgrade it without replacing the entire logic board.

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