Macintosh Performa 580CD
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| Macintosh Performa 580CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one personal computer |
| Released | May 1, 1995 |
| Discontinued | February 1, 1996 |
| Intro price | US$1,500 (estimated) |
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz |
| Memory | 5 MB or 8 MB RAM (4 MB on-board) expandable to 52 MB |
| Storage | 250 MB or 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2X CD-ROM drive |
| Display | Built-in 14" shadow mask CRT (640×480 pixels) |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, built-in microphone |
| Dimensions | 17.9" H × 13.5" W × 16.5" D (454 × 343 × 419 mm) |
| Weight | 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5 – Mac OS 8.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 578 |
| Successor | Performa 5200CD |
| Codename | n/a |
| Model no. | M3872 |
The Macintosh Performa 580CD is the consumer variant of the Macintosh LC 580, sold exclusively in Canada, Asia, and Australia starting May 1, 1995.[1] While externally identical to the earlier Performa 575-578 series, the 580CD uses a redesigned logic board based on the Macintosh LC 630 architecture with IDE storage and video input capabilities.
Hardware Overview
[edit | edit source]The Performa 580CD shares its logic board with the Macintosh LC 580 and uses the same LC 630-derived architecture:
- Processor: Motorola 68LC040 at 33 MHz (no FPU)
- RAM: 4 MB soldered on-board, expandable to 52 MB via dual 72-pin SIMM slots
- Storage: IDE interface (250 MB or 500 MB configurations)
- Display: 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
- Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot
Differences from LC 580
[edit | edit source]The Performa 580CD differs from the education-only LC 580 primarily in bundled software and regional availability:
| Feature | LC 580 | Performa 580CD |
|---|---|---|
| Target market | Education (worldwide) | Consumer (Canada, Asia, Australia) |
| Base RAM | 8 MB | 5 MB or 8 MB |
| Hard drive | 500 MB | 250 MB or 500 MB |
| Software bundle | Education software | Consumer software, At Ease |
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]The Performa 580CD uses the same logic board as the LC 580. For capacitor specifications and replacement procedures, see Macintosh LC 580 Capacitor Replacement Guide.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]For diagnostic procedures and common issues, see Macintosh LC 580 Troubleshooting.
Service Documentation
[edit | edit source]The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model: