Macintosh Performa 636
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| Macintosh Performa 636 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | July 18, 1994 |
| Discontinued | February 1996 |
| Intro price | US$1,349 |
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM (expandable to 36 MB) |
| Storage | 250 MB IDE hard drive, 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 600 |
| Successor | Performa 6200 |
| Codename | Crusader |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Macintosh Performa 636 is a personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer and released on July 18, 1994.[1] It is a rebrand of the Macintosh LC 630 sold exclusively to the higher-education market.
The Performa 636 was the lowest-priced model in the 630 series, lacking a CD-ROM drive and sold without a bundled display.
Target Market
[edit | edit source]Unlike other Performa models sold through consumer retail channels, the Performa 636 was available only through higher-education sales channels (colleges and universities).[2]
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 636 uses a Motorola 68LC040 processor running at 33 MHz. The system bus operates at 33 MHz.
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]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 using 80 ns non-parity SIMMs.
Storage includes a 250 MB IDE hard drive and 1.44 MB SuperDrive floppy. No CD-ROM drive is included.
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]1 MB of dedicated DRAM for video. Supported resolutions:
- 512×384, 640×480: 16-bit color
- 800×600, 832×624: 8-bit color
Variants
[edit | edit source]- Performa 636CD – Added 2× CD-ROM drive
- Performa 637CD – 636CD with display bundle
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For maintenance procedures, refer to the Macintosh LC 630 General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]See the Macintosh LC 630 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]See the Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting page.
Service Documentation
[edit | edit source]The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model: