[DM-MUG] Need help Installing ethernet card in old mac

[Jon Thompson]

Roses,

I would not suggest dealing with a 6500 at all.  It is a _very_ old  
computer (Discontinued March 1998)  I am surprised that you have  
found an ethernet card that supports it at all.

Considering that a used PowerPC Mac Mini goes for about $250 on ebay,  
or a brand new Intel Mac Mini goes for $599 (Apple Store) or even a  
used lime green iMac for $80 (Ebay), I would strongly suggest  
upgrading to something more modern.  Your broadband internet  
experience will be much better.

-- 
Jon Thompson
jon at mac-consultant.com
(515) 360-1351


On 2007, Feb 20, at 1:45 PM, Roses Derise wrote:

> Hey, Jon, Thanks for the info. However, my husband (who is even less
> computer savvy than me!) got the numbers wrong--its a PowerMac 6500.
>
> Any help with this one?
> Thanks.
> Roses
>
>
> On 2/20/07 1:05 PM, "Jon Thompson" <jon at mac-consultant.com> wrote:
>
>> There should be six thumb screws in the back.  Then the case slides
>> forward (I usually hit it on both sides with my hands to open it up.)
>>
>> Next, there is a brace that you will pinch to open.  Now you have
>> access to the PCI slots.
>>
>> Reverse instructions to get it back together.
>>
>> Also, I may have missed something, as it has been many years since
>> I've thrown away my 9500, much less opened it up.
>
>
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