Post by: zodraz on August 23, 2006, 01:23:17 PM
I just received my new "new" 9600!
The packaging was excellent - bubble wrapped the CPU and then sent it in a large box packed with "peanuts".
However, when I opened up the door I found a loose part.
It's the same beige color as the computer; plastic; is about 2" square in size and looks like a capital "E". It has some notches and catches on the "forks". And it appears to be complete, not broken off.Oh yes it's a 100% stock 9600/300 with CD, ZIP and floppy drives.
I'm going to move all my upgrades from my 8600 to it (700 Mhz G4, Radeon 7000 PCI, USB and Firewire PCI cards, UltraStar HDs etc.
Thanks!
Post by: gunug on August 23, 2006, 01:42:52 PM
Post by: zodraz on August 23, 2006, 02:52:17 PM
Ack! it must be a Windoze part!
I'm sure it's something from the Mac.
I need a an exploded view of all the bits!
Hey anybody have a microfish slide of the parts?
Post by: Paddy on August 23, 2006, 09:28:18 PM
I can't think of anything of that size and shape that would live in or on a 9600.
Post by: Parker on August 23, 2006, 10:07:01 PM
eMachine uses a lowercase "e"
so if it looks uppercase
can't be from eMachine...
Post by: krissel on August 23, 2006, 11:08:21 PM
Do post a picture if you can.
BTW, you can run up to Tiger on that machine (but Panther is probably best) using XPostfacto.
http://forum.macsales.com/
Later: I have a repair manual for the 8600/9600 line and none of the exploded views show anything like that.
If you want a copy of the manual, PM me with an email address and I can send it to you. Stuffed it's 5.7MB.
Post by: MacHeadCase on August 24, 2006, 07:37:38 AM
A close-up photo would definitely help.
Post by: daryl66 on August 24, 2006, 10:58:57 AM
QUOTE(krissel @ Aug 23 2006, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm using a 9600 but don't recall seeing anything that resembles your description.
I retired a 9600 several years ago, but it seems to me I recall something called a"developers tool" (dont recall what it looked like tho) that was needed to be inserted someplace in the 9600. I guess it was to access the os or something like that. Sound familar to anyone???
Daryl
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 24, 2006, 11:06:59 AM
I partially dismantle my Epson printer yesterday to correct a tiny finger wheel dohicky that was causing problems. Turned out to be clogged by dry ink. After putting everything back together, I have a small screw remaining...
It works, prints, doesnt' rattle, who cares! 
Post by: daryl66 on August 24, 2006, 11:59:19 AM
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Aug 24 2006, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It works, prints, doesnt' rattle, who cares!
Look anything like a screw that may help hold the stabilizer on an Airbus??
daryl
Post by: gunug on August 24, 2006, 01:38:22 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 24, 2006, 03:27:08 PM
I've just spent the last few hours trying to get our old washing machine to work again. It filled with water but that's as far as it went. Ah, probably the timer! Two screws removed and the front panel drops down revealing the timer and the backs of several push button selectors, and, of course, a rainbow of colored wires! No sweat! I notice that the timer has a small motor that comes off easily. jury rigged a power cord to provide power and it runs fine. Good news! Bad news, it's not that easily replaceable motor. Put it back on the timer panel and power the machine up. Still no timer movement. Manually moving the water level slider can cause the water to start stop. Good news, the diaphragm and switches must be OK.
Remove the motor again but leave it wired up to see if the shaft is moving. Unfortunately, the metal motor housing is touching two wires. The fireworks are not nearly as exciting as they would have been at night. Moved the motor to a safer location, but now the receptacle is dead. Can't find any circuit breakers tripped. Oh well, that can wait, there is a working receptacle within reach. Good news, the motor still runs, without smoking, too! :claphand:
Maybe the motor is being stopped because the machine thinks its on the water fill cycle. Turn the dial to the water fill setting. Bad news, now there is no water filling.
Good news, we'll be away most of the weekend, so we won't be washing much anyway. More good news, we have enough clean clothes to make it past the weekend! Further good news, my wife will be gone for most of next week, so she won't need the washer at all! Bad news, I'll have to baby sit the idle machine while the 'professional' comes Monday to fix it.
I wonder if he'll ask about the indications of a short...the smell should be gone by then...
Oh yeah, more good news, I didn't have any parts left over!
Post by: gunug on August 24, 2006, 04:14:49 PM
Post by: David on August 24, 2006, 06:21:43 PM
Its found on the upper right lip of the hinged metalwork which houses the drives and power unit.
It is loosely hinged so that it can flipover and act as a support for the housing when you're accessing the main board for the memory and PCI banks.
I'll see if I can find a drawing of it somewhere.
Post by: Parker on August 24, 2006, 08:26:05 PM
QUOTE
It works, prints, doesnt' rattle, who cares!
ABD i hope you weren't an airplane mecanic
and i hope if you were i didn't fly on any of your A300's
hah
yea i took apart and put together an IBM ThinkPad A21m a while back
and had a shotglass full of screws
now what is a young boy like me doing with a shotglass
uh... don't ask me
i promise it's not for 21 shots!
lol
QUOTE
Good news, we'll be away most of the weekend, so we won't be washing much anyway. More good news, we have enough clean clothes to make it past the weekend! Further good news, my wife will be gone for most of next week, so she won't need the washer at all! Bad news, I'll have to baby sit the idle machine while the 'professional' comes Monday to fix it.
I wonder if he'll ask about the indications of a short...the smell should be gone by then...
Oh yeah, more good news, I didn't have any parts left over!
I wonder if he'll ask about the indications of a short...the smell should be gone by then...
Oh yeah, more good news, I didn't have any parts left over!
LOL HAHA
i always found senior citizens hysterically funny!
Post by: tacit on August 25, 2006, 11:03:03 AM
QUOTE(zodraz @ Aug 23 2006, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
However, when I opened up the door I found a loose part.
It's the same beige color as the computer; plastic; is about 2" square in size and looks like a capital "E". It has some notches and catches on the "forks". And it appears to be complete, not broken off.
It's the same beige color as the computer; plastic; is about 2" square in size and looks like a capital "E". It has some notches and catches on the "forks". And it appears to be complete, not broken off.Sounds to me like the plastic assembly that slips in behind the case and connects to the Reset and Interrupt buttons--two tiny, recessed buttons on the bottom front of the machine.
There is a vaguely E-shaped plastic piece on a 9600 that fits behind the front panel (with the cover removed) and connects the reset and interrupt switches to the buttons on the logic board. Could that be what it is?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 25, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
Like the whole point of this thread! Where are the shipping inspectors when you need them? What if zodraz were to try walking through an airport carrying that part? Would he be arrested for not knowing exactly what it was when they started questioning him? 
That's another reason I leave all my 'loose screws' at home when travelling! Don't worry, Parker, they never allow a pilot to have a wrench or screwdriver in the cockpit!
A dangerous combination!
Post by: gunug on August 25, 2006, 01:38:22 PM
Post by: David on August 25, 2006, 01:57:00 PM
I've given up trying to find Legacy Product Manuals at Apple.com; but, if someone can direct Zodraz in that direction, I'm 100% confident that is where he'll see the appropriate part.
Yes, I know a 7200 isn't a 9600, but I think various models share similar features.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 25, 2006, 03:18:19 PM
Post by: krissel on August 25, 2006, 10:54:41 PM
QUOTE(tacit @ Aug 25 2006, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds to me like the plastic assembly that slips in behind the case and connects to the Reset and Interrupt buttons--two tiny, recessed buttons on the bottom front of the machine.
Hmm, I only have one button on the front of my 9600. Basic power button for starting or stopping unit when no other way works.
Guess I'll look a little closer inside next time I have things open...not anytime soon, I hope.
Post by: Parker on August 26, 2006, 10:04:05 PM
QUOTE
Don't worry, Parker, they never allow a pilot to have a wrench or screwdriver in the cockpit! A dangerous combination!
either the American Airlines A300 pilots need to carry a toolkit
or they need to dump those for 767's or A330's
because those things are FOREVER breaking down!
53!!
Post by: David on August 26, 2006, 11:54:05 PM
Is this your "mystery part"?
Its a Support Foot for a 7200 (not sure about 9600s)
Post by: Parker on August 27, 2006, 12:38:16 AM
Post by: kbeartx on August 27, 2006, 08:48:57 AM
- KB
Post by: gunug on August 27, 2006, 10:46:55 AM
Post by: zodraz on August 29, 2006, 03:14:03 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed all your posts!
Sorry I took so long to get back. I'm installing a bathroom, shopping for a car and have been very busy at work.
Anyways....
It's not the support foot that David took a picture of. And it does look like an "E" or an "M" depending on the orientation.
I've taken a picture of it, but I don't think I can include it since I don't have a .mac or webpage to link to.
If anyone can help, I'll email it to you.
Also, for as small as it is, this thing has a part number.
It is 815-1406 REV B.
I "Googled" it – but no luck!
Post by: Parker on August 29, 2006, 03:22:37 PM
http://imageshack.com/
Post by: krissel on August 29, 2006, 08:38:56 PM
krissel at techsurvivors.net
Post by: David on August 30, 2006, 02:12:34 PM
815-1406 REV B is NOT a component part of the 9600, nor any other Apple Computer apparently!."It is a spacer used to separate logic boards during the production process and it should have been removed from the 9600 logic board prior to installation by the production technician. At some stage since the machine was built it has obviously detached itself and remained loose within the casing. It is totally unnecessary to the machine's operation and can be disposed of with no ill-effects."That is from a 'phone call from UK Tech Support in Cork, Ireland - (not quite verbatim but, near enough!).
I'd still like to see a picture of it though.
QUOTE(zodraz @ Aug 29 2006, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If anyone can help, I'll email it to you.
Yes, Please Do!In the meantime, here's another which I thought may have solved the mystery:-
Logic Board Latch
Where used: Power Macintosh G3 Minitower, Workgroup Server G3, Power Macintosh G3 Desktop, Power Macintosh 9600/350, Power Macintosh 9600/300, Power Macintosh 9600/233, Power Macintosh 9600/200MP, Power Macintosh 8600/300, Power Macintosh 8600/250, Power Macintosh 8600/200, Macintosh Server G3, ~VIN,Workgroup Server 9650/350, ~VIN,Workgroup Server 9650/233, ~VIN,Power Macintosh 9500/200, Power Macintosh 9600/200, ~VIN,Macintosh Server G3, ~VIN,Power Macintosh 9500/200, ~VIN,Power Macintosh G3 Desktop, ~VIN,Power Macintosh G3 Minitower, ~VIN,Workgroup Server 9650/233, ~VIN,Workgroup Server 9650/350, ~VIN,Workgroup Server G3
QUOTE(zodraz @ Aug 29 2006, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is some fun!
I agree but, where's our SEARCHMEISTER when we need him?
Post by: zodraz on August 30, 2006, 05:05:51 PM
That's it!!!
I guess it confirms my suspicion that this machine was untouched since purchased!
Thanks again everyone!
