Macintosh Performa 588CD
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| Macintosh Performa 588CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one personal computer |
| Released | April 1, 1995 |
| Discontinued | May 1, 1996 |
| Intro 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 / Firmware | System 7.5 – Mac OS 8.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 578 |
| Successor | Performa 5200CD |
| Codename | n/a |
| Model no. | M3872 |
The Macintosh Performa 588CD is the consumer variant of the Macintosh LC 580, sold exclusively in Europe and Asia starting April 1, 1995.[1] In Japan, the 588CD 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
[edit | edit source]The Performa 588CD 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
- Display: 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
- Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot
Regional Variants
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]For cleaning, PRAM battery care, and preventive maintenance, see Macintosh LC 580 General Maintenance.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]The Performa 588CD uses the same logic board as the LC 580. For capacitor specifications and replacement procedures, see Macintosh LC 580 Capacitor Replacement Guide.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]For diagnostic procedures and common issues, see Macintosh LC 580 Troubleshooting.
Service Documentation
[edit | edit source]The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:
