At 3:50 PM -0400 7/28/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>It runs incredibly hot at the power-cord entry, even when it is asleep. When
>it is running, it is too hot to hold on the lap, or to touch, and the cursor
>freezes (too hot?) Why is it hot, and what can I do?
>
>Battery is dead, and it must need a PRAM battry because it won't hold
>time/settings when I disconnect the power. I can't zap the PRAM because it
>won't boot when I hold in the command keys to do that. What do you suggest?
>
>When I plug in the power cord, I get the start-up chime, but machine doesn't
>boot - it boots when I push the power-on key: what's with that?
>
>The Duo list got me through meeting my Duo 280c, and got me hooked on these
>things. Could you help me get this beauty running better?
Your Mac reseller should still have Duo PRAM batteries, with luck.
Download a service manual as taking apart a 2300 is fairly straightforward,
but you have to know what you're dooing or you'll break off some catches in
the front. Also, be careful of the trackpad cable, as those are easily
torn and hard to replace.
After you have the keyboard off and the top off, the battery is
easily accessible (at least compared to a 500!)
Paul
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