Editing Macintosh Performa 5215CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 5215CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5200.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5215CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release_date = July 14, 1995
| discontinued = July 1, 1996
| price        = US$2,300
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory       = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, mono input
| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (44.5 × 40.6 × 38.4 cm)
| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh LC 575|LC 575]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD|Performa 5260CD]]
| codename     = Bongo, Transformer
| model        = M3046
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5215CD''' is an all-in-one Macintosh personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 14, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP296 |title=Macintosh Performa 5215CD: Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was sold only in North America as part of the Performa 5200 series.

The Performa 5215CD is identical to one configuration of the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]] (1 GB hard drive, 4X CD-ROM) but shipped with a different software bundle.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5215cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 5215CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

== Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Component !! Specification
|-
| CPU || PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
|-
| RAM || 8 MB (expandable to 64 MB via 72-pin SIMMs)
|-
| Storage || 1 GB IDE hard drive
|-
| Optical || 4X CD-ROM
|-
| Floppy || 1.44 MB 3.5" manual inject
|-
| Display || 15" shadow mask CRT (12.8" viewable)
|-
| VRAM || 1 MB (shared from system RAM)
|-
| OS || System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
|-
| Order Number || M4107LL/A
|}

== Related Models ==

The Performa 5215CD shares the same chassis and logic board as:
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5200|Performa 5200]]''' – Base model without CD-ROM
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]''' – Primary North American consumer model
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5210CD|Performa 5210CD]]''' – Asia/Europe model
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5220CD|Performa 5220CD]]''' – Asia/Europe model (500 MB hard drive)

For complete technical specifications, see the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD]] article.

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== References ==

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== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5220CD]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5200 LC]]

[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]
[[Category:All-in-One Macintosh]]