Editing Macintosh Performa 580CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 580CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 580CD - front.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 580CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one personal computer
| release date = May 1, 1995
| discontinued = February 1, 1996
| 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           = System 7.5 – Mac OS 8.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 578|Performa 578]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]
| codename     = n/a
| model        = 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_580cd.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 580CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> While externally identical to the earlier [[Macintosh Performa 578|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 ==

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 ===

The Performa 580CD differs from the education-only LC 580 primarily in bundled software and regional availability:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%;"
|-
! 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 ==
For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see [[Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance]].

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
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 ==
For diagnostic procedures and common issues, see [[Macintosh LC 580 Troubleshooting]].

== Service Documentation ==

The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:

<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Lc_580.performa_580cd.pdf</pdf>

== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh LC 580]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 588CD]]
* [[Macintosh LC 630]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]