Editing Macintosh Performa 580

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 580
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 580CD - front.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 580
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one personal computer
| release date = May 1, 1995
| discontinued = February 1, 1996
| price        = n/a
| 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 580''' is an alternate name for the [[Macintosh Performa 580CD]], the consumer variant of the [[Macintosh LC 580]].<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> All Performa 580 units shipped with a 2X CD-ROM drive; the "CD" suffix was sometimes omitted in marketing materials.

The Performa 580 was sold exclusively in Canada, Asia, and Australia from May 1, 1995 to February 1, 1996. While externally identical to the earlier [[Macintosh Performa 578|Performa 575-578]] series, the 580 uses a redesigned logic board based on the [[Macintosh LC 630]] architecture with IDE storage and video input capabilities.

== Hardware Overview ==

The Performa 580 shares its logic board with the [[Macintosh LC 580]]:

* '''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), 2X CD-ROM
* '''Display''': 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
* '''Expansion''': LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot

== General Maintenance ==
For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see [[Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance]].

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
The Performa 580 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 580CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 588CD]]
* [[Macintosh LC 630]]

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