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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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Edit Step 1 — NeXTStation Teardown ¶

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

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

Edit Step 5 ¶

The Hard Drive & Caddy

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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.