Cue up the synth soundtrack, dig out your soldering iron, and get ready for a classic late-1980s workbench project—the golden age of compact Macs awaits!

Up for sale is the coveted Apple Macintosh SE SuperDrive (Model No. M5011). Released toward the peak of the compact Mac era, the SuperDrive model is particularly desirable to collectors because of its upgraded 1.44MB high-density floppy controller and support, housed inside Hartmut Esslinger's timeless "Snow White" chassis.

This unit powers on immediately with a solid startup chime and illuminates a bright horizontal raster line across the center of the screen (classic vertical deflection collapse, very common for compact Macs of this era and typically remedied by reflowing solder joints on the analog board / yoke connector or a simple capacitor refresh). The logic board, internal power supply, and CRT filament are lively and responsive, making this exceptionally clean machine a prime candidate for restoration, recap, or an internal solid-state build (BlueSCSI / Floppy Emu).

🖥️ System Specifications & Details

• Model: Apple Macintosh SE SuperDrive (Model No. M5011 / FCC ID: BCG9GRM5011)

• Processor Architecture: 8 MHz Motorola 68000

• Floppy Drive: 1.44MB High-Density "SuperDrive" FDHD support (lower drive bay open and loaded; upper drive bay sealed/blanked)

• Display: Built-in 9-inch monochrome CRT

• Rear Ports & I/O:

  • 2x Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) ports for keyboard and mouse

  • External Floppy Drive DB-19 port

  • DB-25 SCSI port (for external hard drives, Zip drives, or modern SCSI emulators)

  • 3.5mm sound output jack

  • Intact rear PDS expansion cover plate

🔍 Condition & Testing Notes

• Power & Display: Powers on immediately, plays the classic Mac chime, and produces a crisp, bright single horizontal line across the CRT (vertical collapse). The video circuitry and CRT tube have strong brightness and life.

• Functional Status: Sold as-is for parts, repair, or restoration due to the vertical deflection issue on the analog display circuit.

• Cosmetics: In remarkably clean vintage condition! The platinum housing is bright and uniform with very minimal age toning and only light handling marks. The front rainbow Apple logo and "Macintosh SE SuperDrive" badges are crisp and vibrant.

• Included: Macintosh SE SuperDrive all-in-one unit plus a power cord (keyboard and mouse not included).

📦 Collector-Grade Packaging & Shipping

Vintage compact Macs require specialized packing. This unit will be heavily wrapped in multi-layer industrial bubble wrap, protected with high-density corner/edge cushioning, and shipped inside a heavy-duty box to ensure safe transit.

Bring a piece of Cupertino history back to life—add this exceptionally clean SuperDrive SE project to your collection today!