68kMLA Classic Interface

This is a version of the 68kMLA forums for viewing on your favorite old mac. Visitors on modern platforms may prefer the main site.

Click here to select a new forum.
Quadra 950 internal cable management & latch mechanism
Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-06-12 08:12:52
Hi everyone

Iā€™m currently in the stage of re-assembling my Quadra 950 after a thorough cleaning.

1st issue: I want to have the internal SCSI and power cables as tidy as possible. Currently, a floppy disk drive, an Apple CD 600 and a 3.5ā€œ HD are installed. Iā€˜m curious to see pictures of your 900/950/95/9150 cable management! šŸ˜ƒ

2nd issue: I received this machine with broken door latches. One is missing, but I made a precise 3D model from the other to make a replacement. With just one latch, I have difficulties with properly closing the cover. I need to press firmly towards the front of the machine to align everything (this is not what I am used to when closing my 700, IIsi or 475 whose lid snap in easily). I guess that this might be partially related to bent plastic on door, hinge or latch. Could anybody with a machine in good condition send me pictures of the crucial case parts?

Thanks in advance for any photos!

Robin
Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-06-12 10:45:11
It really takes a lot of force to close the lid
IMG_1457.jpeg

Is this gap supposed to be like this?
IMG_1456.jpeg

It still is an impressive machine!
IMG_1455.jpeg
Posted by: Unknown_K on 2023-06-12 11:21:35
One of my 950's has a broken tab, I figure sooner or later somebody will 3d print one and start selling them.
Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-06-12 11:22:47
One of my 950's has a broken tab, I figure sooner or later somebody will 3d print one and start selling them.
I can upload it to my Shapeways shop if you want!
Posted by: Unknown_K on 2023-06-12 11:23:53
Go ahead if you like. I am in no hurry to get one, it's just on the list.
1