on 20/11/2003 06:42, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:13:24 -0500 > From: Brendan Black <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Dead Pismo (w/java upgrade) > > > I am working on a Pismo that had coffee spilled into the keyboard. > The keyboard is NG but the book worked for a few weeks except for an > occasional startup problem. Now it won't start up at all. Does anyone > have any procedures to get it started, and failing that, is it worth > replacing the motherboard? The motherboard and processor card got the > worst soaking. > > Thanks.
Hi Brendan, You might want to remove, visually inspect the processor and then reseat it firmly. Another potential cause is the RAM itself. If the banks of RAM are stained/damaged you could try removing them and trying with known good memory banks. That said, if you are eventually unable to get it working, I'd be very interested in buying it off you, as I'm putting together a Pismo from spare parts. If you decide it's not worth your while to repair it (likely, given the cost of repairs and the price of used powerbooks nowadays), do let me know about selling it as is. Good luck, Chris -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
