Apple Applecd 300e Plus.600e Service Manual

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AppleCD 300e Plus/600e

AppleCD 300e Plus

AppleCD 600e

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Specifications

AppleCD 300e Plus/600e

Specifications Characteristics - 1

Characteristics

300e Access Time
(Including Latency)

600e Access Time

Normal speed: 410 ms (typical)
Double speed: 295 ms (typical)

Random seek: 168 ms
Double access: < 200 ms

Specifications Characteristics - 2

300e/600e Data­Streaming Rate

Normal speed (600e single speed):
Mode 1: 150K/sec.
Mode 2: 171K/sec.

Double speed (600e only):
Mode 1: 300K/sec.
Mode 2: 342K/sec.

Quad speed (600e only):
Mode 1: 600K/sec.
Mode 2: 684K/sec.

Specifications Characteristics - 3

Block Rate

300e SCSI Transfer
Rate

600e SCSI Transfer
Rate

Double speed:
Mode 1: 300K/sec.
Mode 2: 342K/sec.

Quadruple speed (600e only):
Mode 1: 600K/sec.
Mode 2: 684.4K/sec.

Normal speed: 75 blocks/sec.
Double speed: 150 blocks/sec.
Quadruple speed: 300 blocks/sec. (600e only)

Approximately 2.5 MB/sec.

Approximately 5.1 MB/sec.

Specifications Characteristics - 4

Rotational Speed

300e Interfaces

600e Interfaces

Playback Medium

Normal speed: Approximately 230–530 rpm
Double speed: Approximately 460–1,060 rpm
Quadruple speed: Approximately 920–2120 rpm

One headphone jack; two SCSI 50-pin connectors; two audio output

jacks

One stereo headphone jack; two SCSI 50-pin connectors; two

stereo audio output jacks, front panel volume control, front
panel LED busy indicator

12-cm optical disc (any CD-ROM or audio compact disc is

compatible)

8-cm optical disc (600e only)

Specifications Characteristics - 5

300e Formats

600e Formats

Multisession Kodak Photo CD (QuickTime required); CD-ROM XA;

CDI; standard audio CDs; CD-ROM

Multisession Kodak Photo CD; CD-ROM XA; CDI; standard audio

CDs; ISO 9660/High Sierra; Macintosh HFS; CD+G; CD+MIDI

Specifications Capacity - 6

Capacity

Data Capacity

Recording Surfaces

300e Data/Block
(Available to User)

600e Data/Block

Mode 1: 656 MB
Mode 2: 748 MB

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Mode 1: 2,048 bytes
Mode 2: 2,336 bytes

Mode 1: 656 MB
Mode 2: 748 MB

Specifications Audio Playback - 7

Audio Playback

300e Playing Time

600e Playing Time

Frequency Response

600e Stereo

More than 1 hr.

74 mins., 42 secs.

20–20,000 Hz

44 kHz sampling rate

Specifications Environmental - 8

Environmental

300e Operating
Temperature

600e Operating
Temperature

Relative Humidity

Storage
Temperature

-41–131°F (5–55°C)

-41–104°F (5–40°C)

5–90% noncondensing

-22 to 122°F (-30 to 50°C)

Specifications Electrical - 9

Electrical

Line V oltage

Frequency

300e Power
Consumption

100–240 VAC

50–60 Hz

0.25–28 A

Specifications Physical - 10

Physical

300e Dimensions

600e Dimensions

300e W eight

600e W eight

Height: 1.95 in. (4.9 cm)
Width: 7 in. (17.75 cm)
Depth: 12.9 in. (32.5 cm)

Height: 2.32 in. (5.9 cm)
Width: 6.22 in. (15.8 cm)
Depth: 13.1 in. (32.3 cm)

6.5 lb. (2.9 kg)

5.73 lb. (2.6 kg)

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Troubleshooting

AppleCD 300e Plus/600e

Troubleshooting General - 1

General

The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you
diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures
are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try
the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to
exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module
before you proceed to the next cure.)

If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts
do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product
family.

For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.

Troubleshooting Symptom Charts - 2

Symptom Charts

Green power light is
not on

CD-ROM drive does
not accept disc

Headphone jack does
not operate correctly

Volume control does
not operate correctly

Speaker jacks do not
operate

Replace drive assembly.

1 Replace disc (if dirty or damaged).
2 Replace drive assembly.

1 Replace drive assembly.
2 Replace enclosure with power supply.

Replace drive assembly.

1 Replace drive assembly.
2 Replace enclosure with power supply.

Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/ - 3

Macintosh cannot
mount CD-ROM drive

Tray does not open 1 Press eject button.

CD Plus (CD+)
format CD-ROM disc
causes stuttering
sound, and may not
mount.

1 Make sure tray is closed.
2 Replace drive assembly.
3 Replace enclosure with power supply.

2 Insert paper clip in hole next to eject button.
3 Replace drive assembly.

Replace CD-ROM drive.

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T ak e Apart

AppleCD 300e Plus/600e

Take Apart Top Case - 1

Top Case

No preliminary steps are

Top Case

required before you begin
this procedure.

Caution:

is a mechanical device with
moving parts. Rough
handling can cause
mechanical failures. Follow
these guidelines when you
handle or repair the CD­ROM drive:

The CD-ROM drive

Take Apart Top Case - 2

• Switch off the power and
make sure no SCSI
devices are attached to
the drive.

• Place the drive on a soft,
grounded surface before
starting repairs.

• Never transport the
drive with a CD-ROM
disc inside.

• Use the original shipping
containers when you
transport the drive.

Take Apart Top Case - 3

1 Remove the six case

screws.

2 Slide off the top case.

Top Case

Take Apart Top Case - 4

3 Lift up the tabs and

carefully remove the
front bezel.

Front Bezel

Tabs

Take Apart CD-ROM Drive Assembly - 5

CD-ROM Drive Assembly

CD-ROM Drive

Before you begin, remove
the top case.

Caution:

precautions in Bulletins/
Safety.

Review the ESD

Take Apart CD-ROM Drive Assembly - 6

1 Remove the four drive

mounting screws from
the bottom of the case.

Take Apart CD-ROM Drive Assembly - 7

2 Hold the drive and turn

over the case.

Audio-Out Cable

CD-ROM Drive

SCSI Select Switch Cable

SCSI-Device-to-Case Cable

Power Cable

3 Slide the drive forward

slightly and disconnect
the following cables:

• Audio-out cable

• SCSI select switch
cable

• SCSI-device-to-case
cable

• Power cable

4 Remove the drive from

the enclosure.

Take Apart Enclosure - 8

Enclosure

To access the enclosure,

Enclosure

remove the following:

• Top case

• CD-ROM drive assembly

Caution:

precautions in Bulletins/
Safety.

Review the ESD

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Exploded V ie w

AppleCD 300e Plus/600e

Exploded View 1

CD-ROM Drive
Assembly

Enclosure

Top Case