Apple Lisa: Difference between revisions
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| weight = 48 lb (21.8 kg) | | weight = 48 lb (21.8 kg) | ||
| predecessor = [[Apple III]] | | predecessor = [[Apple III]] | ||
| successor = [[ | | successor = [[Apple Lisa 2]] | ||
| codename = “Lisa” (often backronymed “Local Integrated Software Architecture”) | | codename = “Lisa” (often backronymed “Local Integrated Software Architecture”) | ||
| model = A6S0200 | | model = A6S0200 | ||
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==== Twiggy Floppies and Component Delays ==== | ==== Twiggy Floppies and Component Delays ==== | ||
Apple originally equipped Lisa with dual “Twiggy” 5.25″ floppy drives (codename FileWare), which proved highly unreliable in production, leading to frequent data errors and manufacturing delays. | Apple originally equipped Lisa with dual “Twiggy” 5.25″ floppy drives (codename FileWare), which proved highly unreliable in production, leading to frequent data errors and manufacturing delays. Later models replaced these with more dependable 3.5″ Sony drives. | ||
==== Escalating Costs and Complexity ==== | ==== Escalating Costs and Complexity ==== | ||
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* '''Logic board reflow''' – Rare VLSI chips and ROM sockets benefit from careful solder reflow to restore proper connections. | * '''Logic board reflow''' – Rare VLSI chips and ROM sockets benefit from careful solder reflow to restore proper connections. | ||
For step-by-step procedures, see the dedicated [[Apple Lisa Maintenance Guide]] and [[Apple Lisa | For step-by-step procedures, see the dedicated [[Apple Lisa General Maintenance|Apple Lisa Maintenance Guide]], [[Apple Lisa Troubleshooting|Apple Lisa Troubleshooting Guide]] and [[Apple Lisa Capacitor Replacement Guide]] pages. | ||
== Legacy and Impact == | == Legacy and Impact == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Apple Lisa Maintenance Guide]] | * [[Apple Lisa General Maintenance|Apple Lisa Maintenance Guide]] | ||
* [[Apple Lisa Troubleshooting Guide | * [[Apple Lisa Troubleshooting|Apple Lisa Troubleshooting Guide]] | ||
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