New Acquisition: Apple II Europlus

Make	Model	Serial Number
Apple Computer	Apple II Europlus

Overview

• Manufacturer: Apple Computer.
• Production Years: Introduced in 1979 and discontinued in 1983.
• Historical Significance: The Europlus was a regional variant of the Apple II Plus, adapted for European markets. It featured PAL video output and a modified power supply to suit local standards. It helped Apple expand its reach beyond the U.S. and became a popular choice in European education and business sectors.
• Architecture: Based on the MOS Technology 6502 processor, the Europlus retained the Apple II Plus’s expandability and software compatibility, while adapting hardware for international compliance.

Specification

• Processor: MOS Technology 6502 @ 1.023 MHz.
• Memory: 48KB RAM standard, expandable to 64KB with a Language Card.
• Storage: Dual 5.25-inch Disk II floppy drives (140KB each).
• Display: PAL-compatible monochrome output; optional color with additional video card.
• Graphics: Lo-Res (40×48, 16 colors), Hi-Res (280×192, 6 colors).
• Audio: 1-bit speaker for basic tone generation.
• Connectivity:
  • Composite video output.
  • Game I/O for paddles and joysticks.
  • Expansion slots for serial/parallel cards and more.
• Expansion: Eight internal slots for cards such as memory, disk controllers, and CP/M support.
• Operating System: Apple DOS 3.3, with optional support for ProDOS and CP/M via Z80 SoftCard.
• Common Faults:
  • Disk drive alignment issues or worn drive belts.
  • Power supply capacitor aging or failure.
  • Keyboard switch wear or oxidation.
  • Corrosion on expansion card contacts or edge connectors.

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How Did I Acquire It?

Where Did I Get It From?

This was picked up as a bargain price on ebay

How Was It Described to Me?

Apple II Europlus Vintage Computer With 2 Floppy Disk Drives Untested

Supplier Photos

Supplier Photos

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Now That I Have It in My Hands

Initial Observations

The machine was delivered well packed in generic packaging.
There were no manuals or other materials.

Unfortunately the disk drive doors were left closed during the transport, this is known to potentially cause damage to the drive heads.

Initial Inspection

Since the power supply on this is original and is of the era of exploding capacitors, just a visual inspection was taken.

The one obvious fault is that the escape key is missing, however it is not just the key cap but also the key switch that is broken.

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Next Steps

Repair and Restoration Plan

• - Recap the PSU or replace with modern alternative
• - Replace the Escape key & Key switch
• - Test and calibrate the floppy disk drives

Goals

• - Upgrade the video out to VGA or HDMI
• - Compact flash Memory HDD
• - Networking and getting the machine on the internet

Challenges

The age of the machine, this is the oldest machine I currently own, spares are very likely going to be hard to come by.

Wishlist

• - Original manual set
• - Original packaging