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<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Performa_630_series.pdf</pdf> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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| Macintosh Performa 636CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | July 18, 1994 |
| Discontinued | February 1996 |
| Intro price | US$1,649 |
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM (expandable to 36 MB) |
| Storage | 250 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 / Firmware | System 7.1.2P – Mac OS 8.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 600CD |
| Successor | Performa 6200CD |
| Codename | Crusader |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Macintosh Performa 636CD is a personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer and released on July 18, 1994.[1] It is the Performa 636 with an added CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively to the higher-education market.
Target Market
Like the Performa 636, the 636CD was available only through higher-education sales channels (colleges and universities).[2]
Architecture and Processor
The Performa 636CD 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:
- 250 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
Variants
- Performa 636 – Without CD-ROM
- Performa 637CD – 636CD with display bundle and 350 MB HD
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: