Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Composed entirely of MacPaint images from his ground-breaking book, Zen & the Art of the Macintosh, Michael Green used MacMovies from Beck-Tech to assemble this stunning movie animation. When first publicly shown at the January 1986 Macworld Expo, Beck-Tech engineer Henry Spragens was so impressed he paid over $1000 for a 20MB hard drive just to be able to store and playback the movie on his own Mac. This and more can be found at Henry's website here: audioimprov.com/AudioImprov/Macintosh/Macintosh.html
💾 DOWNLOAD the original movie files here: macintoshgarden.org/apps/zen-movie
📖 Zen & the Art of the Macintosh is freely viewable here: bit.ly/36r8tVA
💵 BUY the original book on Amazon: amzn.to/3eFqpjH
(Affiliate link)
🙇♂️ Dear Subscribers and Friends,
I sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing my next product video overview. This ZEN Movie video is a smaller work that is my way of offering at least some content to you in July 2021. I've had some time consuming projects that slowed my filming pace, but more content is indeed coming! Your kind understanding and patience is sincerely appreciated.
I will offer more detailed appreciation at the end of my next video; but for now, I wish to HUMBLY THANK two amazing individuals for their extremely kind and generous PayPal contributions to this channel:
🙏 Mauro Acciaccaferri — a monthly PayPal supporter since March 2021!
🙏 Kai Robinson — who made an extremely generous contribution in June 2021!
Kai is an extraordinary content creator who reverse engineered the entire Mac SE motherboard! Check out this great content related to Kai and his amazing project:
• Github: github.com/kr239
• Video Interview: youtu.be/XGbGo3tugF0
• Hackaday: bit.ly/2UyFoFi
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#zen #art #macintosh #JDW
Composed entirely of MacPaint images from his ground-breaking book, Zen & the Art of the Macintosh, Michael Green used MacMovies from Beck-Tech to assemble this stunning movie animation. When first publicly shown at the January 1986 Macworld Expo, Beck-Tech engineer Henry Spragens was so impressed he paid over $1000 for a 20MB hard drive just to be able to store and playback the movie on his own Mac. This and more can be found at Henry's website here: audioimprov.com/AudioImprov/Macintosh/Macintosh.html
💾 DOWNLOAD the original movie files here: macintoshgarden.org/apps/zen-movie
📖 Zen & the Art of the Macintosh is freely viewable here: bit.ly/36r8tVA
💵 BUY the original book on Amazon: amzn.to/3eFqpjH
(Affiliate link)
🙇♂️ Dear Subscribers and Friends,
I sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing my next product video overview. This ZEN Movie video is a smaller work that is my way of offering at least some content to you in July 2021. I've had some time consuming projects that slowed my filming pace, but more content is indeed coming! Your kind understanding and patience is sincerely appreciated.
I will offer more detailed appreciation at the end of my next video; but for now, I wish to HUMBLY THANK two amazing individuals for their extremely kind and generous PayPal contributions to this channel:
🙏 Mauro Acciaccaferri — a monthly PayPal supporter since March 2021!
🙏 Kai Robinson — who made an extremely generous contribution in June 2021!
Kai is an extraordinary content creator who reverse engineered the entire Mac SE motherboard! Check out this great content related to Kai and his amazing project:
• Github: github.com/kr239
• Video Interview: youtu.be/XGbGo3tugF0
• Hackaday: bit.ly/2UyFoFi
💁♂️SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL💰
paypal.me/supportJDW
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#zen #art #macintosh #JDW




![AMD 6970M Repasting & PROBLEM in 2009 iMac 27 [Video Card]
I explain a Radeon 6970M video card compatibility problem used in a late 2009 27 iMac. Repasting helps but doesnt completely solve the sudden power-down problem. (Sorry about the background noise, but thats Japan for you!)
🏥 PROBLEM: The 6970M causes the iMac to suddenly power-off when the video card gets too hot, unlike the stock 4850 video card which would never kill power to the Mac. Before repasting, the iMac would shut-off at around 52°C or 61°C, depending on the software running. After repasting (with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut on the GPU and K5 Pro on the memory chips), the GPU Heatsink temperature at which the shutdown would occur became 77°C. This is still a problem though because the iMac shouldnt suddenly shutoff at all. I therefore cannot recommend the 6970M in 2009 or 2010 iMacs. I will retain mine though for further testing and to at least be able to use my iMac.
🎥 My previous video on the 6970M: https://youtu.be/9dPsH1zIQMs
👕 Apple T-Shirt worn in this video is a shirt Ive had since my college days, acquired sometime around 1990. Heres a photo showing the back side too: https://cl.ly/95c617
💳 EBAY listing of the 6970M I purchased:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163991633495
🍎 Apple Forum Discussion about replacement video cards that work in the late 2009 27 iMac: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3029120
♨️ If your 2008~2011 iMacs video card is dead and youve never baked it before, I suggest you perform the bake before spending the money on a replacement video card. My BAKE VIDEOS are here: https://bit.ly/2UEOf4o
🔥 THERMAL PASTES I strongly recommend:
K4 & K5 Pro Kit: https://amzn.to/38WkEZO
-or-
K5 Pro (for chips other than GPU): https://amzn.to/33OIDJ6
& Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (for GPU only): https://amzn.to/36NMQwu
😎 Fan Control & Temperature Viewer Apps to keep your iMac running cooler I can vouch for all of these:
• Macs Fan Control: https://crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control
• smcFanControl: https://www.eidac.de
• iStat Menus: https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/
🛠 TOOLS to open/close iMac:
• 2 strong suction cups for front glass removal: https://amzn.to/2tkcmvJ
• Torx T10 for LCD removal (T9 works but T10 is best) & T9 for video card removal. The following kit contains more than needed for the iMac, but its highly rated, has grippy handles and magnetic tips, and no 1 month+ wait from China: https://amzn.to/2UCaurK
-or-
Alternative kit, WRENCH style (cheaper): https://amzn.to/2wIgWWe
-or-
Alternative kit, BIT style (youll need a handle): https://amzn.to/2vRkUeC
🔦 OTHER ITEMS needed or recommended:
• Anti-static wrist strap (connect wire to earth ground): https://amzn.to/2uSTy74
• Dust blower - Giottos Rocket Blaster Large: https://amzn.to/2OgHHXt
• Microfiber cloth (for cleaning the screen/glass)
• Flashlight (to peer into the dark spaces inside the iMac)
► I used a Samsung EVO 850 1TB SSD to replace the stock Apple hard drive, but the 860 EVO or Crucial MX500 are equivalent. To use an SSD in late 2009 27 iMac, youll also need a special mounting bracket and a separate temperature sensor:
• Bracket: https://amzn.to/37Zn4qg
• Sensor for 2009-2010 iMacs: https://amzn.to/3b3knWU
• EVO 860 (1TB): https://amzn.to/2RKem9M
-or-
• Crucial MX500 (2TB): https://amzn.to/3bxHybf
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If you wish to buy me a drink or otherwise support my content creation: https://www.paypal.me/supportJDW
🙏 My sincere thanks to the following Paypal subscribers since the end of March 2020 to present:
• Cesar Cedraro
• Owen Roberts
• James Hart
• Jim Mihori
Jim Mihori is a ukulele instructor, musician, and treasurer of a nonprofit Hawaiian cultural school in Arlington, VA called Halau O Aulani. Their mission over the last 24 years has been to perpetuate Hawaiian culture by teaching and performing hula, music, and chants. To participate, donate and learn more, please visit their website here:
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#Apple #Macintosh #iMac #VideoCard #JDW AMD 6970M Repasting & PROBLEM in 2009 iMac 27 [Video Card]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n2a8oEI2y6U/mqdefault.jpg)


![Bruce Raynes NEW CASE for SPIISD v2, for Apple II Computers #retro #appleII #3dprinting
Bruce Raynes put STLs on Thingiverse that let you 3D-print a nice looking case for Kay Kobas SP][SD v2 Smartport drive kit. Bruce made separate STL files for the 0.96 & 1.54 OLED displays, both of which are offered at Keros Mac Mods (Japan).
*LINKS*
• Bruces Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7164121
• SP][SD v2 product: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/spiisd-v2-diy-kit
• JLC3DP: https://jlc3dp.com Bruce Raynes NEW CASE for SPIISD v2, for Apple II Computers #retro #appleII #3dprinting](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oAOgRpyHkhY/mqdefault.jpg)

![Recapping an MMI 10MB Hard Drive [Part 1 of 3]
In Part 1 of this series, see me change the electrolytic capacitors on a vintage 1985 10MB Microcomputer Memories Inc. M112 hard disk drive. Tell me in the comments if you know which Apple Macintosh computers this HDD was used in!
🎬 Part 2 (PSU Recap): https://youtu.be/19n_qTfP7Vw
🎬 Part 3 (GCC HyperDrive): https://youtu.be/9c2eMR5h_NI
🔍 INDEX
0:00 Intro
4:59 Drive Overview
9:14 Disassembly
11:49 Recapping
25:07 Reassembly
27:49 Power-up Test
28:56 Closing Words
🛠️ THINGS TO BUY:
• Electrolytic Capacitors (6pcs total): https://bit.ly/3rlppFB
💁♂️I suggest you also order capacitors for other projects to possibly qualify for free shipping.
• Phillips Screwdriver (+) to remove circuit board.
• Cotton Swabs, for cleaning off flux with alcohol.
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): https://amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3NoFkxN
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️I gave you 3 alcohol choices above because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
• Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x24 / 41x61cm): https://amzn.to/3bfAE9Z
or
• Hi-temp Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x12 / 41x30cm): https://amzn.to/2SOm1nK
• Wall socket Ground adapter for banana-jack Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/2Yvq5ge
• Needle Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/2U9Kc0M
• Wire Nippers 4.5: https://amzn.to/2J4Wkdk
• Soldering iron with °F-only LCD & Solder Kit (80W, cheap!): https://amzn.to/36BYi0K
or
• Soldering Station (120W, ESD safe very similar to my Hakko 937): https://amzn.to/30g1Frt
or
• HAKKO (Japanese) Soldering Station (70W but with ceramic core): https://amzn.to/2YvIo42
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 1.6mm): https://amzn.to/3IGuxxm
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.82mm): https://amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• MG Chemicals FLUX: https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Desoldering wick: https://amzn.to/3iMAnA5
• UV Solder Mask (covers exposed PCB traces): https://amzn.to/3hogoaE
💁♂️Set soldering iron temperature to 350°C normally. Dont use lead-free solder.
• DE-5000 Handheld LCR Meter: https://amzn.to/2ScttJz
💁♂️The best handheld meter to check capacitor ESR, capacitance, etc. Includes all 3 accessories: TL-21, TL-22 & TL-23.
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
📚 MMI HISTORICAL REFERENCE
• Drive Spec Manual at Computer History Museum (CHM): https://bit.ly/3tp3fUO
• MMI Ad showing specs like ST-412 Interface (search the PDF for MMI): https://bit.ly/3rgDVy9
• Drive Specs on TheRef (archived): https://bit.ly/2MOfOYK
• MMI Incorporation Documents (click links under Recent filings... ): https://bit.ly/3oQPquR
• Financial condition, company move in Aug. 1985: https://lat.ms/39FAStm
• Dec.1984 Product Announcement (search PDF for microcomputer): https://bit.ly/3cBt0eA
• MMI portable HDD ad: https://bit.ly/3odv7qY
• Hard Drive Bible: see pp.168-169 on slider: https://bit.ly/3cBzD08
• MFM HDD Replacement #1 (requires BeagleBone Green): https://www.pdp8.net/mfm/mfm.shtml
• MFM HDD Replacement #2 (more expensive than #1): https://www.drem.info/tech-info
📚 15-YEAR SERVICE LIFE FOR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
• Nichicon Life Calculator (15 years max!): https://bit.ly/3axtZJQ
• Rubycon (search for 15): https://bit.ly/2NQjh9F
• Elna (search for fifteen): https://bit.ly/3jaE6bs
• Nippon Chemi-Con (search for 15 years): https://bit.ly/3pIwG1z
⬇️ I dumped the drives EPROM using a T48 Programmer in May 2024: https://tinyurl.com/3vb39fjv
🎦 How to Choose Capacitors for Recapping: https://youtu.be/6PKaj9-1xIs
🙏 HUMBLE & SINCERE THANKS to Stephen in San Francisco for his extremely generous contribution by Paypal in Jan. 2021. Be sure to check out his 3D printable vintage Mac parts on MakerBot Thingiverse. Get them from Shapeways if you dont have your own 3D printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/stephenlulz/designs
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