NeXTStation Teardown

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NeXT Computer was founded in 1989 by Steve Jobs when he was forced out of Apple by John Scully. He started NeXT as a high-end computer company targeted at the University/Scientist/Computing Industry. NeXT only ever released two major computers, the NeXTStation, and The NeXTCube, in different variations. NeXT computers were high-end workstation computers, and only a few thousand were ever sold. The NeXTStation featured a 25Mhz Motorola 68040 CPU, though the Turbo NeXTStation featured a 33Mhz 68040. There were color and non-color variations of the NeXTStation. The world's first web server was created by Tim Berners-Lee, at CERN on a NeXTCube. NeXT computers were used to make games like Doom, and Wolfenstein. This is my 25Mhz B&W NeXTStation. Mac OS X Is based off of NeXTStep, the NeXT OS.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — NeXTStation Teardown  ¶ 

  • The NeXTStation, this is a great addition to any computer collection.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Turn the NeXTStation around, and remove this screw:

  • Then, lift the top cover of the computer. This will reveal the guts.

  • The ports from left to right: SCSI2, Keyboard & Mouse, DSP Port, DB-19(MegaPixel Display), DB-9(Serial), RJ-45(Ethernet), Coaxial (Modem), Power

  • I find notes in everything!

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Removing the hard drive:

  • The NeXTStation uses a 50-Pin SCSI Hard Drive up to 4GB.

  • Remove all of the cables from the logic board.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Then remove this screw.

  • Once the screw is removed, pivot the drive up on a 45 Degree angle, then slide it out.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • The Hard Drive & Caddy

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Removing the floppy disk drive:

  • The NeXTStation uses a non-standard 2.88MB 3.5" floppy drive, though it uses the standard floppy connector.

  • Remove the floppy cable.

  • Then, remove this screw.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Then, just like the hard drive, pivot the drive up 45 degrees, and pull it out.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Removing the fan:

  • Remove this connector.

  • Remove these screws.

  • Remove the fan.

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Add Note Edit Step 9  ¶ 

  • Removing the logic board:

  • Remove the power supply connector. Just lift it straight up, and it should come free.

  • remove this screw.

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Add Note Edit Step 10  ¶ 

  • Lift the end of the logic board(away from the ports), and slide it away from the ports.

  • Now, set the board aside.

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Add Note Edit Step 11  ¶ 

  • Power Supply:

  • Remove this screw.

  • Lift the power supply up, and out.

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Add Note Edit Step 12  ¶ 

  • The Logic Board Overview:

  • The Board has a 25Mhz Motorola 68040 CPU, This board features a ton of chips for somthing made nearly 20 years ago.

  • The CPU: Motorola XC68040RC25

  • The Co-Procesor: MB610313

  • Motorola Chips

  • Intel Chips

  • AMD Chips (Intel and AMD In the same computer?)

  • Fujitsu Chips

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Add Note Edit Step 13  ¶ 

  • Made in the USA, you don't see this anymore.

  • The Serial #

  • Looks like my NeXTStation came from WilTel.

  • It is model # N1100

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