> The screen light goes off. There is some digital rubbish on the screen > (faintly visible, as the light is off), the drive does not stop spinning. > Resetting does not work. I have to hold down the power key to turn off the > machine completely. (The drive goes down and everything goes quiet and > peaceful.) Restarting does not work after such a crash for several minutes. > Not even using the power supply. Then, all of a sudden, I am able to restart > he machine.
This sounds like overheating. > The second verdict was that there might be some sort of short with the fan, > but I guess then the book would just randomly crash connected to power or > not. And, the fan just went on... Which means it is probably OK. > It only crashes when I use it on batteries. And there does not seem to be > any connection to any other interaction with the computer. It sometimes > crashes after just minutes, it sometimes goes for more than an hour. Do you use the computer in a different way when plugged in vs battery, i.e. at a table vs on your lap in bed? Even if the fan comes on, if the vents are blocked you'll overheat. Just some thoughts. My IIsi would behave that way during the heat of the summer in our attic apartment. Good Luck, Tim -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
