Editing Macintosh Performa 6310CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6310CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6310CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = February 14, 1996
| discontinued = October 1, 1996
| price        = n/a
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = DB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit)
| sound        = Monophonic input, stereo output
| dimensions   = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight       = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6310CD''' is a [[PowerPC]]-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on February 14, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6310cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6310CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is the European and Asian version of the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]], featuring identical specifications: a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, and a 4X CD-ROM drive in a compact desktop case based on the [[Macintosh Quadra 630]] form factor.

The Performa 6310CD shares its logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42) with the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]] and [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] all-in-one system.

== Hardware Overview ==

The Performa 6310CD is functionally identical to the Performa 6300CD:

* '''Processor''': PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz with integrated FPU
* '''RAM''': 16 MB standard via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
* '''Storage''': 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
* '''Video''': 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
* '''Expansion''': LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot

=== Regional Differences ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Model !! Region !! Order Number !! Notes
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]] || North America || Various || Bundled with 15" monitor
|-
| '''Performa 6310CD''' || Europe, Asia, Japan || M4730J/A (Japan) || International version
|}

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== Technical Details ==
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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===

{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification (Macintosh Performa 6310CD, 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU)
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 32 KB
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || 256 KB
|-
| '''Video''' || 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit
|-
| '''Sound''' || Mono input, stereo output
|-
| '''Disks''' || 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out
|}

=== Power Specifications ===

* Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
* Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]