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Brainstorm Accelerator Dealer Installation Manual

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-09 20:05:59

I've just acquired an unused Brainstorm Accelerator for the Macintosh Plus and would like to put it to use. There are plenty of photos documenting where things go, so I'm confident I'd be able to install it, but just in case (and out of curiosity), I thought I'd ask if anyone out there has previously picked up a Mac Plus Brainstorm and has the Dealer Installation Manual handy? I have a copy of the User Manual, but it just defers to the dealer instructions for specifics on physical installation.

Thanks in advance!

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-10 13:34:25

Here's what they look like by the way, from previous auctions, in case anyone recognizes it. It is a folded, multi-page printout (as opposed to the user manual, which came in a small 3-ring binder).

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-10 13:46:23

My main points of contention:

1.) Do I have to attach the daughter board to the original processor, or can I just remove the original and solder the new board and socket in its place?

2.) The blue "shields" are meant to go beneath the original ROMs, or on top of them?

Numerous previous photos indicate that the resistor from the daughter board is meant to attach to the ferrite bead closest to it, so that's no issue.

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-10 16:07:48

PS: I've scanned and uploaded the Brainstorm User's Guide for the Mac Plus to the Garden if anyone's interested:

Brainstorm Accelerator - Macintosh Garden

If you really want to speed up your Mac Plus, the one speed upgrade we do recommend is the Brainstorm Accelerator from Brainstorm Products. — Upgrading & Fixing Macs for Dummies (1995)

macintoshgarden.org

Posted by: cheesestraws on 2025-07-11 12:48:01

PS: I've scanned and uploaded the Brainstorm User's Guide for the Mac Plus to the Garden if anyone's interested:

Yess more manual scanning

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-11 13:12:51

Yess more manual scanning

Yessss (I was inspired by you <3)

Posted by: Realitystorm on 2025-07-11 15:32:55

Thanks for uploading this, I added a link to the manual to the brainstorm entry on my list of accelerators. I also found pictures with the Dealer Installation Manual 3.0, but I haven't found a copy yet. Ben Burch posted in the comments of my site that he had one installed, I will email him and see if he can send me photos.

Posted by: Iesca on 2025-07-11 15:38:48

Ben Burch posted in the comments of my site that he had one installed, I will email him and see if he can send me photos.

Thank you! Fingers crossed.