Description
Item Overview
This listing documents a 1997 Apple Power Macintosh 6500/250, a mid‑range PowerPC‑based desktop Macintosh from Apple’s classic era.
The system was evaluated and sold as a collectible vintage computer intended for restoration, display, or historical reference.
- Model: Power Macintosh 6500/250 (M3548)
- Manufactured: December 2, 1997
- Processor: PowerPC 603e @ 250 MHz
- Memory: 32 MB RAM
- Serial Number: XB7494LMAWM
- Assembly: Assembled in USA
Condition at Time of Sale
At the time of evaluation and sale, the system powered on successfully and booted into Mac OS 8.1 following a clean installation.
The internal hard drive initially exhibited loud clicking noises for approximately 30–45 seconds on first power‑on before quieting down.
The drive was successfully low‑level formatted and completed an operating system install, but it was considered potentially failing and noisy.
- Hard drive capacity unknown; approximately 15.5 GB free after installation
- CD‑ROM drive functioned but was noisy while reading discs
- Floppy drive was not tested and functionality was unknown
- System date and time were incorrect, indicating a depleted PRAM battery
The exterior case showed typical cosmetic aging for a late‑1990s Macintosh, including yellowing, scuffs, scratches, and brittle plastic.
The system was missing all four original rubber feet on the bottom of the case.
Included / Not Included
- Included: Desktop unit only
- Not Included: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cable, Mac OS installation media
The system included an internal dial‑up modem and did not have Ethernet networking installed at the time of sale.
Important Notes on Vintage Condition
This system was sold as‑is as a vintage collectible. Due to the age of the plastics used in 1990s Apple desktops,
the enclosure was considered fragile despite professional packing. Local pickup was recommended to minimize the risk of transit damage.
This archived listing is preserved to document the specific unit that was sold and may be useful for collectors researching configurations,
conditions, or historical market examples.
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This archived listing is preserved for historical reference and collector research.
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