Macintosh PowerBook 5300
| Computer | Present | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Model | PowerBook 5300 cs (M3) | |
| Chassis colour | dark grey | dark grey |
| Acquisition | (original - I am the first owner) | Fall 1996 |
| Processor | (original) | Power PC 603 e performing at the clock frequency 100 MHz |
| Motherboard | Replaced in 1998 (dropped a cup of tea on it!) | (original) |
| Random Access Memory | 40 MB unique PB 5300 RAM | 8 MB onboard RAM |
| Video Random Access Memory | 512 kb | 512 kb |
| Hard Disk | 4 GB ATA | 750 MB ATA |
| Total partitions | 2 | 1 |
| Video | as original (replaced in August 2002) | (original 8 bits colour (=256 colours) |
| Screen | as original (replaced in 1998) | 480 x 640 pixels |
| Upper PCMCIA Card Slot | netcard (specification pending) | (none) |
| Lower PCMCIA Card Slot | modem card (specification pending) | (none) |
| Peripherals | ||
| Keyboard | Apple Keyboard I (ADB) | (none) |
| Software | ||
| Operating Systems | Partition 1: Mac OS DK-8.5.3 Partition 2: Mac OS Z-8.5.3 |
Mac OS 7.5.2 |
This computer is a pain in my buttock. Multiple repairs, upgrades etc. hasn't kept it alive.
Links
www.apple-history.com's
gallery about PowerBook 5300/8 cs
EveryMac's specifications about Mac PowerBook 5300/100 MHz
cs
Low End Macs'
description of the PowerBook 5300 series
Remy
Davidson'svivid description of the PowerBook 5300 series.
MacGuru's
description of the motherboard in a Macintosh PowerBook 5300
Apple's
own technical specifications of PowerBook 5300/100 cs
PowerBooksPlus.comis a
commercial site with reserve parts for old PowerBooks. The site
includes an "exploded view" of PowerBook 5300 and PowerBook 190. It
is run by a certain Danny Monk from whom I bought a P-RAM battery
in March 2003. Nice to to business with.
