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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 588
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 580CD - front.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 588
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = All-in-one personal computer
| release date = April 1, 1995
| discontinued = May 1, 1996
| price        = n/a
| cpu          = Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB RAM (4 MB on-board) expandable to 52 MB
| storage      = 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2X CD-ROM drive
| display      = Built-in 14" shadow mask CRT (640×480 pixels)
| sound        = Stereo speakers, built-in microphone
| dimensions  = 17.9" H × 13.5" W × 16.5" D (454 × 343 × 419 mm)
| weight      = 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)
| os          = System 7.5 – Mac OS 8.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 578|Performa 578]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]
| codename    = n/a
| model        = M3872
}}
 
The '''Macintosh Performa 588''' is an alternate name for the [[Macintosh Performa 588CD]], the consumer variant of the [[Macintosh LC 580]] sold exclusively in Europe and Asia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_588cd.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 588CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> All Performa 588 units shipped with a 2X CD-ROM drive; the "CD" suffix was sometimes omitted in marketing materials.
 
In Japan, the 588 shipped with KanjiTalk 7.5 for Japanese language support. The model shares its hardware platform with the [[Macintosh Performa 580CD]] but was marketed in different regions.
 
== Hardware Overview ==
 
The Performa 588 shares its logic board with the [[Macintosh LC 580]] and uses the same LC 630-derived architecture:
 
* '''Processor''': Motorola 68LC040 at 33 MHz (no FPU)
* '''RAM''': 4 MB soldered on-board plus 4 MB SIMM (8 MB total), expandable to 52 MB
* '''Storage''': 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2X CD-ROM
* '''Display''': 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
* '''Expansion''': LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot
 
=== Regional Variants ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
|-
! Region !! Order Number !! Notes
|-
| Japan || M4059J/A || KanjiTalk 7.5 pre-installed
|-
| Europe || Varies || Standard System 7.5
|-
| Asia || Varies || Standard System 7.5
|}
 
== General Maintenance ==
For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see [[Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance]].
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
The Performa 588 uses the same logic board as the LC 580. For capacitor specifications and replacement procedures, see [[Macintosh LC 580 Capacitor Replacement Guide]].
 
== Troubleshooting ==
For diagnostic procedures and common issues, see [[Macintosh LC 580 Troubleshooting]].
 
== Service Documentation ==
== Service Documentation ==


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<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Lc_580.performa_580cd.pdf</pdf>
<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Lc_580.performa_580cd.pdf</pdf>
== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh LC 580]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 580CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 588CD]]
* [[Macintosh LC 630]]
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:29, 10 February 2026

Macintosh Performa 588
Macintosh Performa 588
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypeAll-in-one personal computer
ReleasedApril 1, 1995
DiscontinuedMay 1, 1996
Intro pricen/a
CPUMotorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
Memory8 MB RAM (4 MB on-board) expandable to 52 MB
Storage500 MB IDE hard drive, 2X CD-ROM drive
DisplayBuilt-in 14" shadow mask CRT (640×480 pixels)
SoundStereo speakers, built-in microphone
Dimensions17.9" H × 13.5" W × 16.5" D (454 × 343 × 419 mm)
Weight40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5 – Mac OS 8.1
PredecessorPerforma 578
SuccessorPerforma 5200CD
Codenamen/a
Model no.M3872

The Macintosh Performa 588 is an alternate name for the Macintosh Performa 588CD, the consumer variant of the Macintosh LC 580 sold exclusively in Europe and Asia.[1] All Performa 588 units shipped with a 2X CD-ROM drive; the "CD" suffix was sometimes omitted in marketing materials.

In Japan, the 588 shipped with KanjiTalk 7.5 for Japanese language support. The model shares its hardware platform with the Macintosh Performa 580CD but was marketed in different regions.

Hardware Overview

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The Performa 588 shares its logic board with the Macintosh LC 580 and uses the same LC 630-derived architecture:

  • Processor: Motorola 68LC040 at 33 MHz (no FPU)
  • RAM: 4 MB soldered on-board plus 4 MB SIMM (8 MB total), expandable to 52 MB
  • Storage: 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2X CD-ROM
  • Display: 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
  • Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot

Regional Variants

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Region Order Number Notes
Japan M4059J/A KanjiTalk 7.5 pre-installed
Europe Varies Standard System 7.5
Asia Varies Standard System 7.5

General Maintenance

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For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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The Performa 588 uses the same logic board as the LC 580. For capacitor specifications and replacement procedures, see Macintosh LC 580 Capacitor Replacement Guide.

Troubleshooting

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For diagnostic procedures and common issues, see Macintosh LC 580 Troubleshooting.

Service Documentation

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The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:

See Also

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References

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  1. Apple Macintosh Performa 588CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)