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	\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5280		\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5280
	\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.		\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD]]		{{Infobox computer
			\| name = Macintosh Performa 5280
			\| image = [[File:Performa5260.jpg]]
			\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5280
			\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
			\| type = All-in-one Personal Computer
			\| release date = November 12, 1996
			\| discontinued = June 1, 1997
			\| cpu = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
			\| memory = 8 MB or 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
			\| storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
			\| display = 14" Shadow Mask CRT (640×480 at 16-bit color)
			\| sound = 16-bit mono sound input
			\| dimensions = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
			\| weight = 45 lbs (20.4 kg)
			\| os = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
			\| predecessor = [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD\|Performa 5260CD]]
			\| successor = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]]
			\| model = M5182J/A
			}}
			The '''Macintosh Performa 5280''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on November 12, 1996.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5280_120.html \|title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5280/120 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is a faster variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD\|Performa 5260CD]] with a 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor and 8X CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively in Japan.

			The Performa 5280 is identical to the Performa 5260/120, but shipped with a different software bundle. The educational version, the [[Power Macintosh 5260\|Power Macintosh 5260/120]], was sold in North America.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Macintosh_5260 \|title=Power Macintosh 5260 \|publisher=Wikipedia \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

			== Differences from Performa 5260CD ==

			The Performa 5280 differs from the base [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD\|Performa 5260CD]] in the following ways:

			* '''CPU Speed:''' 120 MHz (vs 100 MHz)
			* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X (vs 4X)
			* '''Market:''' Sold exclusively in Japan
			* '''Model Number:''' M5182J/A
			* '''Introduction:''' November 1996 (vs April 1996)

			== Architecture and Processor ==

			The Performa 5280 uses the PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and includes an integrated floating-point unit.

			=== Cache Configuration ===
			* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB instruction + 16 KB data)
			* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional expansion slot)

			== Memory and Storage ==

			=== RAM Configuration ===
			{\| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
			\|-
			! Specification !! Details
			\|-
			\| '''RAM Type''' \|\| 72-pin SIMM
			\|-
			\| '''Minimum Speed''' \|\| 80 ns
			\|-
			\| '''Standard RAM''' \|\| 8 MB or 16 MB
			\|-
			\| '''Maximum RAM''' \|\| 64 MB
			\|-
			\| '''RAM Slots''' \|\| 2
			\|}

			RAM cannot be interleaved on this system. 1 MB of system RAM is permanently dedicated to video function.

			=== Storage Systems ===
			* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
			* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
			* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X

			== Display and Graphics ==

			The Performa 5280 features a built-in 14" Shadow Mask RGB CRT display running at 640×480 resolution with 16-bit color. Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM and cannot be expanded.

			== Input/Output and Expansion ==

			=== Port Configuration ===
			* '''ADB:''' 1 port for keyboard and mouse
			* '''Serial:''' 2 ports (printer and modem)
			* '''Audio In:''' 1 port (16-bit mono)
			* '''Audio Out:''' 1 port (stereo)
			* '''SCSI:''' 1 external DB-25 port

			=== Expansion Slots ===
			* '''LC PDS:''' 1 slot
			* '''Comm Slot:''' 1 slot
			* '''Video I/O Slot:''' 1 slot
			* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1 slot

			== General Maintenance ==

			For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD General Maintenance]] page.

			== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

			Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

			== Troubleshooting ==

			A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, chime but no video, intermittent operation, Sad Mac errors, and floppy drive problems is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD Troubleshooting]] page.

			== Technical Details ==

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			=== System Architecture at a Glance ===
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			! Sub-system !! Specification (Performa 5280, November 1996)
			\|-
			\| '''CPU''' \|\| PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
			\|-
			\| '''System Bus''' \|\| 40 MHz
			\|-
			\| '''ROM''' \|\| 4 MB
			\|-
			\| '''RAM''' \|\| 8-64 MB (72-pin SIMM)
			\|-
			\| '''Video''' \|\| 640 × 480 @ 16-bit color
			\|-
			\| '''VRAM''' \|\| 1 MB (from system RAM)
			\|-
			\| '''Sound''' \|\| 16-bit mono input, stereo output
			\|-
			\| '''Disks''' \|\| 1.44 MB floppy, 1.2 GB HDD, 8X CD-ROM
			\|-
			\| '''Ports''' \|\| ADB, SCSI, Serial × 2, Audio I/O
			\|}

			== See Also ==

			* [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD]] — Base model (100 MHz)
			* [[Macintosh Performa 5270CD]] — 100 MHz variant (Asia/Europe)

			== References ==
			<references />

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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