> Hi Carter, > > Welcome to the list. Thankyou > I do not know if I have the answer to your > intermittent/quirky powering up: > >> It has system 7.6 and is reluctant to start at times. >> the rear button makes the green light come on but just sits there. >> other times both buttons work to start it up. >> i press the button a few times and closed the lid just now and it is >> mysteriously booting now. >> I did try to reset the power manager or whatever by holding down the >> powerbutton on the back for 30 or 40 seconds with no power or battery. >> but it still acts odd at times. > > I once had a similar problem after removing a modem card and > replacing it with the on/off card (which occupies the same slot > as the internal modem). The green light is a symptom that can > crop up after putting a duo back together without making sure > everything is well connected and properly seated. The most > obvious candidate is the on/off or modem card. If you have > taken your duo apart and feel comfortable doing so again, check > the memory card and the modem/on-off card to be sure they > are properly seated. Also, make sure the hard drive ribbon > cable is properly and firmly connected.
I haven't taken it apart yet > You might also consider testing and/or replacing the PRAM battery. Definitely > If you do not have any experience taking your duo apart, then > you might have a qualified technician look at the things I mention > here. Or--on a more daring note--you might want to learn how > to take your duo apart and do these verifications yourself. I'm a do it yourself guy ;-) I have the pdf file repair manual that should help. >> the space bar also has some issues as i have to press it hard in one spot >> to make it work. kind of annoying. > > It is possible to replace the keyboard, a very easy and relatively > inexpensive fix ($10-40 for a replacement keyboard). You may also > take the keyboard apart and clean it. The procedure is not difficult, > but it is very time-consuming and fastidious. Usually cleaning > the keyboard stops the "sticky key" syndrome where you must hit > certain keys in certain ways to get them to input. It's must better > to have a fully responsive keyboard, which means having _clean_ > keys. > > At any rate, your issues seems to be more hardware-related > than software-related. They therefore require a certain amount > of "hands on" work. I'm sure other listers more experienced than > me will have other suggestions, diagnoses and information to offer. Thanks Robert, I appreciate your experience and pointers. That should help me get started. All I need now are some proper Torx drivers. I feel as though I may be able to set this thing straight with a little TLC > Best wishes, Thanks, Carter ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
