iMac G3
The hackspace has owned a iMac G3 for a few years.
Specs
iMac G3 Blueberry slot loading, M5521, PowerMac2,1
- PowerPC 750 G3 350mhz
- 128MB PC100 RAM
- Running Mac OS 9.2.2
Installed Software
- Mac OS 9.2.2
- USB Overdrive - unregistered (for two button mouse control).
- Simcity 2000, SimTower.
- Some LucasArts games, Monkey Island 1/2, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis.
- Prince of Persia.
Accessories
No matching accessories, the hackspace has a Apple keybord and puck mouse but its not original to the Blueberry G3.
Current Issues
- Slot Loader fails - The CD drive is temperamental, pushing the disk in forcedly works every time, but ejection can take 5-10 attempts. The more attempts seem to improve the response of the time. Suspecting that its gummed up with something.
Resolved Issues
- Messed up OS9 installed fixed with a fresh install
- CRT blue tint resolved with some power on hours, didn't recur.
Documentation
Work Log
- 2024/02/17 - LiSO4 battery replaced with modern Saft battery, powered on and tested. Outer case given a clean. Internals look fine and have no obvious issues.
- 2024/02/21 - Reinstalled Mac OS 9.2.2, and some software. Selected a better keyboard/mouse combo.
