Editing Macintosh Performa 637CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 637CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_LC_630.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 637CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = July 18, 1994
| discontinued = February 1996
| price        = US$1,899
| cpu          = Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
| memory       = 4 MB RAM (expandable to 36 MB)
| storage      = 350 MB IDE hard drive, 2× CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive
| display      = Supports up to 832×624 at 8-bit color
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit sound input/output
| dimensions   = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D
| weight       = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = System 7.1.2P – Mac OS 8.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 600CD|Performa 600CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]
| codename     = Crusader
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 637CD''' is a personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer and released on July 18, 1994.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_Quadra_630 |title=Macintosh Quadra 630 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is the [[Macintosh Performa 636CD|Performa 636CD]] bundled with a display and a larger hard drive, sold to the higher-education market.

== Differences from Performa 636CD ==
* '''Hard Drive:''' 350 MB (vs. 250 MB)
* '''Bundle:''' Included Apple display

== Target Market ==
Like other 636-series models, the Performa 637CD was available only through higher-education sales channels.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lowendmac.com/1994/performa-630/ |title=Performa 630 and LC 630 |publisher=Low End Mac |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

== Architecture and Processor ==
The Performa 637CD uses a Motorola 68LC040 processor running at 33 MHz without an integrated FPU.

== Memory and Storage ==
The system ships with 4 MB of RAM soldered to the logic board. A single 72-pin SIMM socket allows expansion up to 36 MB total.

Storage includes:
* 350 MB IDE hard drive
* 2× Apple CD 300i plus CD-ROM drive
* 1.44 MB SuperDrive floppy

== Display and Graphics ==
1 MB of dedicated DRAM for video. Supported resolutions:
* 512×384, 640×480: 16-bit color
* 800×600, 832×624: 8-bit color

== Bundle Contents ==
The Performa 637CD was sold with:
* Apple display
* Keyboard and mouse
* Higher-education software bundle

== General Maintenance ==
For maintenance procedures, refer to the [[Macintosh LC 630 General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
See the [[Macintosh LC 630 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==
See the [[Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting]] page.

== Service Documentation ==

The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:

<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Performa_630_series.pdf</pdf>

== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh Performa 636CD]]
* [[Macintosh LC 630]]

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