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Macintosh Performa 630CD

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Macintosh Performa 630CD
Macintosh Performa 630CD
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedJuly 18, 1994
DiscontinuedJuly 1995
Intro priceUS$1,849
CPUMotorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
Memory4 MB RAM (expandable to 36 MB)
Storage250 MB IDE hard drive, 2ร— CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive
DisplaySupports up to 832ร—624 at 8-bit color
SoundStereo 16-bit sound input/output
Dimensions4.3" H ร— 12.6" W ร— 16.5" D
Weight19 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.1.2P โ€“ Mac OS 8.1
PredecessorPerforma 600CD
SuccessorPerforma 6200CD
CodenameCrusader
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 630CD is a consumer-oriented personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer and released on July 18, 1994.[1] It is a rebrand of the Macintosh LC 630 for the consumer retail market, featuring a 2ร— CD-ROM drive in addition to the base Performa 630 configuration.

The Performa 630CD was bundled with consumer software including ClarisWorks, At Ease, Quicken, and additional CD-ROM titles.

Architecture and Processor

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The Performa 630CD uses a Motorola 68LC040 processor running at 33 MHz. The "LC" designation indicates the processor lacks an integrated floating-point unit (FPU). The system bus operates at 33 MHz, and the system includes 1 MB of ROM.

Memory and Storage

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RAM Configuration

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The system ships with 4 MB of RAM soldered to the logic board. A single 72-pin SIMM socket allows expansion up to 36 MB total. 80 ns non-parity SIMMs are required.[2]

Storage Systems

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  • 250 MB IDE hard drive
  • 2ร— Apple CD 300i plus CD-ROM drive (SCSI internally)
  • 1.44 MB SuperDrive floppy

The IDE controller supports only the internal hard drive. The CD-ROM uses internal SCSI, with an external SCSI port available for additional devices.

Display and Graphics

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The system includes 1 MB of dedicated DRAM for video. Supported resolutions:

  • 512ร—384, 640ร—480: 16-bit color
  • 800ร—600, 832ร—624: 8-bit color

Input/Output and Expansion

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  • 2ร— ADB ports
  • 2ร— Serial ports (DIN-8)
  • 1ร— External SCSI (DB-25)
  • 1ร— DA-15 video output
  • 1ร— Headphone jack (front panel)
  • 1ร— LC PDS slot
  • 1ร— Comm slot
  • 1ร— Video slot
  • 1ร— TV tuner slot

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance procedures, refer to the Macintosh LC 630 General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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Capacitor replacement information is available on the Macintosh LC 630 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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See the Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting page for common issues and solutions.

Service Documentation

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The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:

See Also

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References

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  1. โ†‘ Macintosh Performa 630 and 630CD: Technical Specifications, Apple Inc.โ€”link(accessed 2026-02-10)
  2. โ†‘ Macintosh Performa 630 Specs, EveryMac.comโ€”link(accessed 2026-02-10)