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Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation

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  1. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
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  2. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Remove I/O Board: step 2, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Remove I/O Board: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the Lisa's I/O Board. The I/O Board's clips are marked in red.

    • Release both clips holding the I/O Board.

    • Pull the I/O Board up to remove it.

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  3. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Removing the 8530 Chip: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the chip marked 8530 at location 9D.

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  5. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Crystal Insulation: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Next to the chip removed in step 3 is a crystal. These are not always installed with a plastic coating. The crystal shown in the image is insulated.

    • If your crystal is not insulated then tape a small piece of cardboard on top of it.

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  6. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Installing the Daughter Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the pins on the MW+II PFG (Programable Frequency Generator) are perfectly straight. If they are not then slightly bend them into place.

    • Insert the PFG into the 8530 socket.

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  7. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Attaching Red and Black Wires: step 6, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Attaching Red and Black Wires: step 6, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation, Attaching Red and Black Wires: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the chip marked LS132 located at 6A.

    • Connect the Red and Black wires as shown in the second image on this step.

    • It is best to place a piece of electrical tape on the wires to help hold them in place.

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  8. Apple Lisa MacWorks II PFG Instalation: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the I/O Board back into Lisa's Card Cage.

    • Replace Lisa's Card Cage Back into the Lisa.

    • Replace the rear panel on the Lisa.

    • MacWorks + II (MW+II) floppy images can be found here.

    • The MW+II manual can be found here which includes detailed instructions how to instal thel MW+II software.

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Conclusion
  • MW+II supports Macintosh System Software up to Macintosh System 7.5.5.
  • Supports over 10MB of RAM (more than 4MB requires an XLerator.)

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