Facts

  • Type: Laptop
  • Manufacturer: Apple Computer
  • Released: 02-1991 (M1526)
  • Discontinued: 10-1991 (M1526)
  • CPU: 68000 @ 16 MHz
  • Memory: 2 or 4 MB (expandable up to 8 MB using internal RAM card)
  • Graphics: 640 x 400 pixel, 1 bit
  • Display: 9.8″ b/w active matrix backlit LCD
  • Input: keyboard, trackball
  • Internal storage: 40 MB 3.5″ SCSI hdd
  • Removable storage: 3.5″ HD fdd (1.4 MB)
  • ROM 256 KB
  • Dimensions: 4.05″ x 15.25″ x 14.43″
  • Weight: 16 pounds (7.2 kg)
  • Power: 5 Ah lead-acid battery, AC charger
  • Predecessor: Portable (M5120)Mac Plus, Mac SE
  • Successor: PowerBook 100/140/170

Released 1991: The Macintosh Portable (M1526) is a revision of the Macintosh Portable (M5120) that was released in 1989. Apple replaced the non-backlit 9.8″ 1-bit 640 x 400 pixel active matrix LCD screen with a backlit display, increased base RAM to 2 MB or 4 MB, and replaced the expensive SRAM (static RAM) chips with less-expensive pseudo-SRAM. On the negative side, battery life was cut to almost half.


My Portable (backlit)

Upgrades and repair:

  • Replaced the electrolytic capacitors on the mainboard, both SMD and trough hole.
  • Replaced the battery with a 6 volt 4.5 Ah “hobby battery”.

Macintosh Portable (backlit)

Remi Jakobsen


I'm collecting classic computers and video games, stretching from the 70's into the 90's. Restoration, history, usage ...


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