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Macintosh Performa 580

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Macintosh Performa 580
Macintosh Performa 580
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypeAll-in-one personal computer
ReleasedMay 1, 1995
DiscontinuedFebruary 1, 1996
Intro pricen/a
CPUMotorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
Memory5 MB or 8 MB RAM (4 MB on-board) expandable to 52 MB
Storage250 MB or 500 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 580 is an alternate name for the Macintosh Performa 580CD, the consumer variant of the Macintosh LC 580.[1] All Performa 580 units shipped with a 2X CD-ROM drive; the "CD" suffix was sometimes omitted in marketing materials.

The Performa 580 was sold exclusively in Canada, Asia, and Australia from May 1, 1995 to February 1, 1996. While externally identical to the earlier Performa 575-578 series, the 580 uses a redesigned logic board based on the Macintosh LC 630 architecture with IDE storage and video input capabilities.

Hardware Overview

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The Performa 580 shares its logic board with the Macintosh LC 580:

  • Processor: Motorola 68LC040 at 33 MHz (no FPU)
  • RAM: 4 MB soldered on-board, expandable to 52 MB via dual 72-pin SIMM slots
  • Storage: IDE interface (250 MB or 500 MB configurations), 2X CD-ROM
  • Display: 14" shadow mask CRT (not Sony Trinitron) at 640×480
  • Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot

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 580 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 580CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)