Author Topic: 9600 mystery part! (Read 6886 times)

tacit · « **Reply #15 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.

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?

Xairbusdriver · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:14:13 PM »

gunug, that's the way she used to do the wash. But the EPA started sending us notices about the high levels of phosphates in the downstream water. That's one of the reasons I built the little pond in the back yard, cuts down on all that nuisance mail from the government. Don't they have more urgent matters to be concerned with?

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!

gunug · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:38:22 PM »

ABD - I give up, how did old Alfred E. end up on your post to this topic? Is it a small jpg with a transparent background? Is this a smiley that only admins have access to!

David · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:57:00 PM »

The "mystery part" is shown in situ on PAGE 142 of the 7200 series User Manual.

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.

Xairbusdriver · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:18:19 PM »

Actually, it's a gif with transparency, don't think jpeg's can do that and pngs are much larger files. Just use the "Quote" button and you can see where the image is stored. And it's also wrapped in a url link, so don't let all that stuff confuse you, especially on your birthday!

krissel · « **Reply #20 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.

Parker · « **Reply #21 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!!

David · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2006, 11:54:05 PM »

Zodraz,

Is this your "mystery part"?

Its a Support Foot for a 7200 (not sure about 9600s)

Parker · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2006, 12:38:16 AM »

i have a 7200 and i could have sworn i've never seen that part before

kbeartx · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:48:57 AM »

The Beige G3 DT has the same form factor as the 7200 and also sports that same support foot.

- KB

gunug · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2006, 10:46:55 AM »

Hey I do recognize that part! That's one of the two cheap stupid pieces of plastic that sometimes get lost or broke when you hoist the hinged drive bay section of a Desktop Beige G3 out of the body of the computer. The longer piece is the one that was generally already broken and that one was supposed to hold it up when it was sitting up a right angles to the rest of the thing. Is that the part he's talking about; I don't remember any "E" but maybe I nevered wanted to be on a first name basis!

zodraz · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:14:03 PM »

This is some fun!

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!

Parker · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:22:37 PM »

try this for your picture:
http://imageshack.com/

krissel · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2006, 08:38:56 PM »

You can email it to me if you wish, though I won't be home tmrw so send it tonight or wait til Thurs to see it up here.

krissel at techsurvivors.net

David · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2006, 02:12:34 PM »

Well, according to "the Horse's Mouth"

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?

News:

Author Topic: 9600 mystery part! (Read 6886 times)