1980s Macintosh start up

Just pulled this out of my attic. Put a data desk in the Mac. But I have an alternative drive. Do I put in a McCright disk or a system disk? I can’t get the data disk out of the Macintosh.

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Posted on Sep 25, 2024 11:31 AM

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Jan Hedlund

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Sep 28, 2024 8:23 AM in response to CHristnekillough

Information about the exact Macintosh model would help.

The alternative drive, is this a floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, or possibly a CD-ROM drive (model number)?

Any information (name/version) on the disks that you have access to?

Also, with the computer turned off, a straightened paper clip can often be used to eject a floppy (hole next to the disk slot).

BDAqua

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Sep 27, 2024 11:31 PM in response to CHristnekillough

Older Mac commands...

BDAqua

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Sep 27, 2024 9:19 PM in response to CHristnekillough

Hold the mouse button down on startup to eject a Disk or Disc.

BDAqua

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Sep 28, 2024 8:54 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

I was hoping you'd stop by! :) 👍

1980s Macintosh start up