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Macintosh Performa 5420CD
	Macintosh Performa 5420CD
Specifications
Manufacturer	Apple Computer, Inc.
Type	All-in-one Personal Computer
Released	April 22, 1996
Discontinued	February 1, 1997
CPU	PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
Memory	16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
Storage	1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
Display	15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit)
Sound	16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround
Dimensions	17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
Weight	47 lbs (21.3 kg)
OS / Firmware	System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
Predecessor	Performa 5300
Successor	Performa 5500
Codename	Alchemy
Model no.	M3046

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The Macintosh Performa 5420CD is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on April 22, 1996. It is a regional variant of the Performa 5400CD sold exclusively in Asia.

The Performa 5420CD is functionally identical to the Performa 5410CD, differing only in its region-specific software bundle and model designation. Both models share the same Alchemy logic board and 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor.

Differences from Performa 5400CD

The Performa 5420CD differs from the Performa 5400CD in the following ways:

Market: Asia only
Software Bundle: Region-specific bundled software

All hardware specifications are identical to the Performa 5410CD.

Architecture and Processor

The Performa 5420CD uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 MHz on a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and integrated floating-point unit.

Cache Configuration

L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)

Memory and Storage

RAM Configuration

Specification	Details
RAM Type	168-pin DIMM
Minimum Speed	70 ns
Motherboard RAM	8 MB soldered
Standard RAM	16 MB
Maximum RAM	136 MB
RAM Slots	2

Storage Systems

Hard Drive: 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
CD-ROM: 4X

Display and Graphics

The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:

640×480 at 16-bit color
800×600 at 16-bit color
832×624 at 8-bit color

General Maintenance

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.

References

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-#REDIRECT [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]]
+{{Infobox computer
+| name         = Macintosh Performa 5420CD
+| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 5200.jpg]]
+| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5420CD
+| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
+| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
+| release_date = April 22, 1996
+| discontinued = February 1, 1997
+| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
+| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
+| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
+| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit)
+| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround
+| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
+| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
+| os           = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
+| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5300|Performa 5300]]
+| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5500|Performa 5500]]
+| codename     = Alchemy
+| model        = M3046
+}}
+The '''Macintosh Performa 5420CD''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on April 22, 1996. It is a regional variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]] sold exclusively in Asia.
+The Performa 5420CD is functionally identical to the [[Macintosh Performa 5410CD|Performa 5410CD]], differing only in its region-specific software bundle and model designation. Both models share the same Alchemy logic board and 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor.
+== Differences from Performa 5400CD ==
+The Performa 5420CD differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]] in the following ways:
+* '''Market:''' Asia only
+* '''Software Bundle:''' Region-specific bundled software
+All hardware specifications are identical to the Performa 5410CD.
+== Architecture and Processor ==
+The Performa 5420CD uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 MHz on a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and integrated floating-point unit.
+=== Cache Configuration ===
+* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
+* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional)
+== Memory and Storage ==
+=== RAM Configuration ===
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
+|-
+! Specification !! Details
+|-
+| '''RAM Type''' || 168-pin DIMM
+|-
+| '''Minimum Speed''' || 70 ns
+|-
+| '''Motherboard RAM''' || 8 MB soldered
+|-
+| '''Standard RAM''' || 16 MB
+|-
+| '''Maximum RAM''' || 136 MB
+|-
+| '''RAM Slots''' || 2
+|}
+=== Storage Systems ===
+* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
+* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
+* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X
+== Display and Graphics ==
+The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:
+* 640×480 at 16-bit color
+* 800×600 at 16-bit color
+* 832×624 at 8-bit color
+== General Maintenance ==
+For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance]] page.
+== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
+Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
+== Troubleshooting ==
+A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting]] page.
+== See Also ==
+* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]] — Base model
+* [[Macintosh Performa 5410CD]] — Europe variant
+* [[Macintosh Performa 5430]] — 160 MHz variant
+== References ==
+<references />
+[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]