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Apple Macintosh 512K compact enclosure

Approx. 24.6 × 18.3 × 13.6 in H×W×D for the complete all-in-one system. Proprietary 9-inch CRT all-in-one, analog board and Macintosh logic board; no standard motherboard fit.

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VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: 512K M0001E and 512Ke differ in ROM/drive details; record rear label, analog-board revision, drive type and shielding. CRT service has high-voltage hazard.

Mechanical specifications and fit

Catalog identity / revisionApple Macintosh 512K compact enclosure
Dimensions / constructionApprox. 24.6 × 18.3 × 13.6 in H×W×D for the complete all-in-one system.
Drive bays / storageOne internal 3.5-inch 400 KB floppy; no PC-style bays.
Board, system and compatibilityProprietary 9-inch CRT all-in-one, analog board and Macintosh logic board; no standard motherboard fit.
Revision / service note512K M0001E and 512Ke differ in ROM/drive details; record rear label, analog-board revision, drive type and shielding. CRT service has high-voltage hazard.

Preservation and installation notes

Match the case and all internal assemblies by model suffix and board/drive revision; do not substitute visually similar generations.

  • Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
  • Before energizing any restored unit, check the period service procedure, insulation and PSU condition. A CRT system can retain hazardous voltage; use a qualified technician for CRT service.

Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources

  1. Apple Macintosh 512K compact enclosure manufacturer specifications / product referenceModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
  2. Apple Macintosh 512K compact enclosure manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.

Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.