Power Macintosh 7300/200

A simple PowerMac, based on the TNT architecture but without the video subsystem.

Narrative »

Vital Stats »

  • Model Number: M3979
  • Serial Number: XA744155A6W
  • Build Date: 11/5/1997 5:28 PM – The 1,331st manufactured during the 44th week of 1997 in Elk Grove/Sacramento California.

Acquisition Data »

  • Acquisition Date: Pre-2005
  • Acquisition Method: Donation
  • Acquired From: Client Dropoff

Physical Condition »

  • Vitals: MacOS 9.1, 80MB RAM, 2GB SCSI HDD
  • Condition: Good, some yellowing. All plastic is very brittle for some reason. Many clips have broken, including reflex clips on power button. Card “shroud” hinge clips also broken.
    • 30 November 2014: Replaced PRAM Battery. Hard Drive spindle was frozen – had to connect to a PC power supply to get enough current to motor to unfreeze it – spindle bearing is very loud.
  • Other: Original keyboard and mouse present. Power cable and monitor not present. None of the associated packaging or manuals is present.
  • Repair Notes:

Associated Accessories »

  • None

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