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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 ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]