Editing Macintosh Performa 6400CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6400CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_6400.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6400CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release_date = August 7, 1996
| discontinued = August 1, 1997
| price        = US$2,100–$2,800
| cpu          = PowerPC 603ev @ 180 or 200 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (8 MB on-board, expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.6–2.4 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
| display      = Supports up to 1024×768 @ 8-bit
| sound        = SRS 3D surround sound with integrated subwoofer
| dimensions   = 16.0" H × 7.8" W × 16.9" D (40.6 × 19.8 × 42.9 cm)
| weight       = 44.5 lbs (20.2 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 6500]]
| codename     = Alchemy (logic board)
| model        = M3548
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6400CD''' is an alternate name for the [[Macintosh Performa 6400]], emphasizing the included 8X CD-ROM drive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6400_180.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 6400/180 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> All Performa 6400 models shipped with a CD-ROM drive; the "6400CD" designation was used in some marketing materials and regional markets.

The Performa 6400 is a personal computer designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer from August 1996 to August 1997. It is the only Macintosh mini-tower to be branded as a Performa, and was one of the last new Performa-branded models introduced by Apple.

== Model Variants ==

The Performa 6400/6400CD was sold in several configurations:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Model !! CPU Speed !! Hard Drive !! Region !! Notes
|-
| Performa 6400/180 || 180 MHz || 1.6 GB || North America || Base consumer model
|-
| Performa 6400/200 || 200 MHz || 2.4 GB || North America || Higher-end consumer model
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6410|Performa 6410]] || 180 MHz || 1.6 GB || Europe, Asia || Regional variant of 6400/180
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6420|Performa 6420]] || 200 MHz || 2.4 GB || Europe, Asia || Regional variant of 6400/200
|}

== Hardware Overview ==

* '''Processor''': PowerPC 603ev at 180 or 200 MHz with integrated FPU (soldered)
* '''RAM''': 8 MB soldered on-board plus two 168-pin DIMM slots (70 ns), 16 MB standard, expandable to 136 MB
* '''Storage''': 1.6 GB or 2.4 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
* '''Video''': 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video
* '''Audio''': SRS 3D surround sound with integrated subwoofer
* '''Expansion''': 2× PCI slots, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot

The logic board, codenamed "Alchemy", is shared with the [[Macintosh Power Macintosh 5400|Power Macintosh 5400]] all-in-one and [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]] desktop models.

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, and general upkeep, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6400 General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6400 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing power issues, startup problems, video issues, and other common problems is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6400 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 6400CD, 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603ev @ 180/200 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 64-bit data path
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 16 MB (expandable to 136 MB)
|-
| '''Video''' || Up to 1024×768 @ 8-bit
|-
| '''Sound''' || SRS 3D surround with subwoofer
|-
| '''Storage''' || 1.6–2.4 GB IDE HDD, 8X CD-ROM
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, Serial × 2, SCSI, Audio I/O
|}

== References ==
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== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6400]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6410]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6420]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6500]]

[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]