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| Product Type | Desktop Computer |
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | Macintosh IIcx |
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 16 MHz |
| FPU | Optional Motorola 68882 |
| RAM | 1 MB (expandable to 8 MB) |
| Storage | 40 MB or 80 MB hard drive; 1.44 MB floppy drive |
| Display | Built-in 9-inch monochrome CRT, 512x384 pixels |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 11.5 x 14.4 x 12.2 inches (29.2 x 36.6 x 31.0 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 14 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Power Supply | 100W internal |
| Operating System | System 6.0.x or later (up to Mac OS 7.5.5) |
| Expansion Slots | 3 NuBus slots |
| Connectivity | 2 serial ports (RS-232/RS-422), SCSI, ADB, DB-15 video out |
| Maintenance | Clean external surfaces with soft dry cloth; avoid liquids. Internal cleaning requires professional service. |
| Safety | Use only with grounded outlet; avoid exposure to moisture. Disconnect power before opening. |
| Repairability | Modular design; RAM, NuBus cards, and some components user-replaceable. Battery replacement recommended every 5 years. |
| Spare Parts | Available through vintage Mac specialty shops; common parts include PRAM battery, power supply, hard drive. |
| General Info | Introduced in 1989 as a compact alternative to Macintosh II; features a small footprint and built-in display. |
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USER MANUAL Macintosh IIcx APPLE
Macintosh IIcx/IIci/Quadra 700
Macintosh Ilcx
Macintosh Ilci
Macintosh Quadra 700

Service Source

Basics
Macintosh IIcx/IIci/Quadra 700


Basics Overview - 2

Figure: Macintosh Ilcx, Ilci, and Quadra 700
Overview
This manual includes complete repair procedures for the Macintosh Ilcx, Macintosh Ilci, and Quadra 700, shown at left.

Service Source

Specifications
Macintosh IIcx/IIci/Quadra 700


Specifications Processor - 1
Processor
CPU
Macintosh IIcx
Motorola 68030 microprocessor 15.6672 MHz
Macintosh IIci
Motorola 68030 microprocessor 25 MHz
Quadra 700
Motorola 68040 microprocessor 25 MHz
Addressing
32-bit registers 32-bit address/data bus


Specifications Processor - 2
Coprocessor
Built-in floating-point unit (FPU)


Specifications Memory - 3
Memory
RAM
| Macintosh IIcx | 1 MB, expandable to 128 MB (120 ns or faster SIMMs) |
| Macintosh IIci | 1 MB, expandable to 128 MB (80 ns or faster SIMMs) |
| Quadra 700 | 4 MB, expandable to 8 MB (80 ns, I MB SIMMs) or 20 MB (third-party 4 MB SIMMs) |
ROM
Macintosh IIcx 256K
Macintosh IIci 512K


Specifications Memory - 4
Quadra 700
1 MB soldered on logic board; ROM SIMM socket available


Specifications Disk Storage - 5
Disk Storage
Floppy Drive
Internal 1.4 MB floppy drive
Hard Drive
Macintosh IIcx/IIci
Optional internal 40, 80, or 160 MB hard drive
Quadra 700
Internal 80, 160, or 400 MB hard drive


Specifications I/O Interfaces - 6
I/O Interfaces
Floppy Drive One DB-19 serial port for connecting external floppy drives
SCSI One DB-25 external connector
Apple Desktop Bus Two Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) ports
Serial Two RS-232/RS-422 serial ports; mini DIN-8 connectors
Expansion
Macintosh IIcx/IIci Three NuBus slots
Quadra 700 Two NuBus slots and one processor-direct slot


Specifications I/O Interfaces - 7
Sound
Stereo sound jack
Video
Macintosh IIci/Quadra 700
One DB-15 video port for built-in video
Ethernet
Quadra 700
Built-in Ethernet port; AUI-15 connector


Specifications I/O Devices - 8
I/O Devices
Keyboard
Apple Keyboard
Mouse
ADB mouse; DIN-4 connector


Specifications Sound and Video - 9
Sound and Video
Sound Generator
Apple sound chip provides 8-bit stereo sampling at 44.1 kHz Four-voice, wavetable synthesis; capable of driving stereo headphones or other stereo equipment through the sound jack
Video Display
Macintosh IIci/Quadra 700
Supports 640 by 480 pixel screens at up to 256 colors or shades of gray (up to 8 bits per pixel) Supports 640 by 870 pixel screens at up to 16 shades of gray


Specifications Electrical - 10
Electrical
Line Voltage
100-240 VAC, automatically configured
Frequency
50–60 Hz, single phase
Maximum Power
Macintosh IIcx/IIci
90 W (not including monitor power)
Quadra 700
130 W (not including monitor power)
90 W continuous


Specifications Physical - 11
Physical
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in. (14.0 cm)
Width: 11.9 in. (30.2 cm)
Depth: 14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
Weight
14 lb. (6.4 kg) with internal hard drive

Service Source

Troubleshooting
Macintosh IIcx/IIci/Quadra 700


Troubleshooting General - 1
General
The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure. (Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module before you proceed to the next cure.)
If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product family.
For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/System - 2
Symptom Charts
System
Does not power on— screen is black, fan is not running, and LED is not lit
1 Check cables.
2 Plug monitor directly into wall socket, and verify that monitor has power.
3 Replace power cord.
4 Replace power supply.
5 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
Clicking, chirping, or thumping
1 Replace power supply.
2 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/System
(Continued)
System (Continued)
System shuts down intermittently
1 Make sure air vents on sides and top of case are unobstructed. Thermal protection circuitry may shut down system. After 30–40 minutes, system should be OK.
2 Replace power cord.
3 Check batteries. Refer to "Battery Verification" in Additional Procedures.
4 Replace power supply.
5 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
System intermittently crashes or locks
1 Make sure system software is correct version.
2 Make sure application software is known-good.
3 Replace SIMMs.
4 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
5 Replace power supply.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video - 4
Video
Screen is dark, audio and drive operate, fan is running, and LED is lit
1 Adjust brightness on monitor.
2 Replace monitor. Refer to appropriate monitor manual to troubleshoot defective monitor.
3 Replace video cable.
4 Move video card to different slot.
5 Replace video card.
6 Quadra 700: Replace VRAM SIMMs.
7 Macintosh Ilcx/Ilci: Make sure ROM jumper is on.
8 Replace SIMMs.
9 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
10 Replace power supply.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video
(Continued)
Video (Continued)
Screen is dark, audio and drive do not operate, but fan is running and LED is lit
1 Replace video cable.
2 Replace monitor. Refer to appropriate monitor manual to troubleshoot defective monitor.
3 Quadra 700: Replace VRAM SIMMs.
4 Macintosh Ilcx/Ilci: Make sure ROM jumper is on.
5 Remove NuBus cards.
6 Remove peripherals.
7 Replace SIMMs.
8 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
9 Replace power supply.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video
(Continued)
Video (Continued)
Partial or whole screen is bright and audio is present, but no video information is visible
Screen is completely dark, fan is not running, and LED is not lit
1 Replace monitor. Refer to appropriate monitor manual to troubleshoot defective monitor.
2 Replace video cable.
3 Move video card to different slot.
4 Replace video card.
5 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
1 Plug the monitor directly into a wall socket and verify that the monitor has power.
2 Check battery. Refer to "Battery Verification" in Additional Procedures.
3 Replace power supply.
4 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Floppy Drive - 7
Floppy Drive
Audio and video present, but internal drive does not operate
1 Replace disk with known-good system disk.
2 Verify that all external SCSI devices are disconnected.
3 Replace internal floppy drive cable.
4 Replace internal floppy drive.
5 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
6 Replace power supply.
Disk ejects; display shows icon with blinking "X"
1 Replace disk with known-good system disk.
2 Replace internal floppy drive cable.
3 Replace internal floppy drive.
4 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Floppy Drive
(Continued)
Floppy Drive (Continued)
Will not eject disk 1 Switch off computer. Hold mouse button down while you switch computer on.
2 Eject disk manually.
3 Replace floppy drive.
Attempts to eject disk, but doesn't
1 Push disk completely in.
2 Eject disk manually.
3 Replace floppy drive.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Hard Drive - 9
Hard Drive
Internal hard drive runs continuously
1 Replace hard drive data cable.
2 Replace internal hard drive.
3 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
Internal hard drive does not operate
1 Replace hard drive data cable.
2 Replace hard drive power cable.
3 Replace hard drive.
4 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
Works with internal hard drive or external SCSI device but not with both
1 Verify that SCSI select switch setting on external device is not 7 or same number as internal hard drive.
2 Replace terminator on external device.
3 Verify that internal hard drive has a terminator.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Peripherals - 10
Peripherals
Cursor does not move 1 Reboot system.
2 Check mouse connection.
3 If mouse was connected to keyboard, connect mouse to a computer ADB port instead and disconnect the keyboard. If mouse works, replace the keyboard.
4 If mouse does not work in any ADB port on computer, replace mouse.
5 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.
Cursor moves, but clicking the mouse button has no effect
1 Replace mouse.
2 Replace logic board. Retain customer's SIMMs.


Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Peripherals
(Continued)
Peripherals (Continued)
Double-click doesn't open an application, disk, or server
1 Remove duplicate system files on the hard drive.
2 Clear parameter RAM. System 7: Hold down