Macintosh Quadra 800
The Macintosh Quadra 800 is a high-end 68040-powered desktop tower that was released in February 1993.
Specifications |
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| Spec | Details |
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| Released/Discontinued | February 1993/March 1994 |
| CPU | Motorola 68040 @33MHz |
| RAM | Type: 4x 72-pin SIMM Slots Standard: 16MB Maximum: 136MB |
| Storage | 3.5" SCSI Standard: 230 or 500MB |
| Graphics | 512KB or 1MB VRAM |
| Audio | Internal Speaker |
| Media Drives | Auto-inject 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive 2x CD-ROM Drive (Optional) |
| Expansion | - 3x NuBus Slots - 1x 040 PDS Slot |
| Networking | AAUI Ethernet |
| Other I/O | - 2x Apple Desktop Bus - 2x Serial - 1x DB25 SCSI - 1x DB15 Video Out - 1x Line In - 1x Line Out |
| PRAM Battery | 1/2AA Lithium | Firmware | Old World |
| Minimum Mac OS | System Software 7.1 |
| Maximum Mac OS | Mac OS 8.1 |
Resources |
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| Link | Details |
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Apple Macintosh Quadra 800 Service Manual |
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Apple Macintosh Quadra 800 Logic Board Schematic |
Common Faults & Maintenance
PRAM Battery Leaks
The 1/2AA Lithium PRAM battery in the 800 is very prone to leaking and should be removed. It does not need to be replaced on this model for the computer to operate.
Capacitors
The 800's logic board uses all solid-state capacitors and shouldn't have to be recapped. The power supply does often need recapping.
Brittle Plastic
The plastic parts on the 800 are extremely brittle, and unfortunately, plastic clips and retention pieces were used liberally inside the case. As such, it's very difficult to take an 800 apart without damage. The front drive bezels are another part that frequently break. This plastic also yellows.
Gallery
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