Macintosh Performa 5420CD
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| Graphite Performa 5400/180. The 5420 uses the same graphite plastics. | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one personal computer |
| Released | April 22, 1996[1] |
| Discontinued | March 1, 1997[2] |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e at 120 MHz[1] |
| Memory | 16 MB (8 MB on the logic board); two 168-pin DIMM slots, 136 MB maximum[1][3] |
| Storage | 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 4× CD-ROM, 1.4 MB SuperDrive[1] |
| Display | Built-in 15-inch shadow-mask colour display[3] |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo input and output[3] |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz, 125 W[3] |
| Dimensions | 17.5 × 16 × 15.1 in (445 × 406 × 383 mm), H × W × D[3] |
| Weight | 47 lb (21.3 kg)[1] |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.3 with System Enabler 410[1] |
| Predecessor | Performa 5300CD |
| Successor | Power Macintosh 5500 |
The Macintosh Performa 5420CD is a graphite-coloured model of the Performa 5400 series. Apple's Service Source describes it in one sentence: "The Performa 5420 is a graphite-colored Power Macintosh 5400/120 initially sold in Japan only." Its plastic exterior parts are graphite and all its other hardware is that of the Power Macintosh 5400/120.[4] Apple's technical-specification page dates it to April 22, 1996 and notes that it was not sold in the United States.[1] EveryMac gives the Japanese order number as M4751J/A and says the machine was also sold elsewhere in Asia and in Europe.[2]
The Performa 5420/180 is a different machine: a graphite 180 MHz model sold in Japan and Australia, with a PowerPC 603ev, 16 MB of RAM on the logic board and a 1.6 GB or 2.4 GB hard drive, and otherwise the Power Macintosh 5400/180.[4][3]
Specifications
[edit | edit source]| Item | Specification |
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| Processor | PowerPC 603e at 120 MHz with integrated FPU; 64-bit PowerPC bus; 40 MHz bus[3][1] |
| Cache | 32 KB level 1; optional 256K level 2 on a 160-pin DIMM card[3] |
| RAM | 8 MB soldered to the logic board; two 168-pin DIMM slots for 70 ns or faster, 2K-refresh DIMMs; 136 MB maximum[3] |
| Video | 1 MB DRAM frame buffer; 640 × 480 at 16-bit, 800 × 600 and 832 × 624 at lower depths; no video input at 832 × 624[3][1] |
| Storage | 1.6 GB IDE hard drive; AppleCD 600i (4×) CD-ROM; 1.4 MB SuperDrive, manual insert[3][1] |
| Sound | Stereo input port and built-in mono microphone; two stereo outputs; internal speakers deliver 8-bit and 16-bit stereo (SRS surround is a Power Macintosh 5500 feature)[3] |
| Expansion | One 32-bit PCI slot (7-inch cards); communications slot; 60-pin video-in slot; TV/FM tuner option[3] |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz, 125 W[3] |
Service notes
[edit | edit source]The graphite machines have their own exploded view in Apple's manual. For the Performa 5420 it lists the 120 MHz logic board 661-1072, power supply 661-1138, analogue/video board assembly 661-1182, CRT assembly 661-0952 (US) or 661-0954 (southern hemisphere), AppleCD 600i 661-1150, and graphite plastics: rear housing 922-2165, front bezel 922-2167, drive and control bezel 922-2170, I/O door 922-2169 and tilt/swivel base 922-2168.[5] The power supply and analogue board numbers differ from those of the platinum 5400 (661-0930, 661-0331, 661-1117 and 661-0928, 661-1356), so order by the graphite part numbers.[5][6]
The rest of the service information, including the known faults, is on Macintosh Performa 5400. The machine contains a CRT; read CRT Discharge Procedure before opening it. The clock battery is a 4.5 V alkaline pack that Apple replaces below 3.0 V, and alkaline leakage is neutralised with dilute white vinegar; see Battery Explosion, Capacitor or Corrosion Damage.[1][7]
- Macintosh Performa 5400 General Maintenance
- Macintosh Performa 5400 Troubleshooting
- Macintosh Performa 5400 Capacitor Replacement Guide
Documentation
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Download: Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf. Description page: Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source.
Related pages
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5400
- Macintosh Performa 5400CD
- Macintosh Performa 5410CD
- Macintosh Performa 5440
- Power Macintosh 5400
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Macintosh Performa 5420CD, Apple—link(accessed 2026-09-30) Source for the introduction date, "not sold in the U.S.", 120 MHz, 40 MHz bus, 8 MB on the logic board, 16 MB standard, 1.6 GB drive, 4× CD-ROM, no Ethernet, 4.5 V alkaline battery, 47 lb and System 7.5.3 with System Enabler 410.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Macintosh Performa 5420CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-09-30)
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series (5400 and 5500) Service Source, 1997, Specifications chapter: Processor (p. 2), Memory (pp. 4–6), Disk Storage (pp. 7–8), I/O Interfaces (pp. 9–12), Sound and Video (pp. 15–17), Electrical (p. 23), Physical (p. 24). Hosted as File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series (5400 and 5500) Service Source, 1997, Basics chapter, Configurations, p. 5 ("Performa 5400/180, 5420/180" and "Performa 5420"). Hosted as File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf; see Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source, 1997, Exploded View, "Performa 5400/180, 5420, 5420/180", p. 1. Hosted as File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf.
- ↑ Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source, 1997, Exploded View, 5400/5500, p. 1. Hosted as File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf.
- ↑ Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source, 1997, Additional Procedures chapter, Battery Verification, pp. 1–2. Hosted as File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf.