on 23/05/04 06:44, Tom Adams at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi G-bookers, I recently acquired a PowerBook G3/300. I know next to > nothing about it's history, but it is in great physical condition. The > machine has no main battery, but I am using a good power supply. The > machine gives a good strong chime on startup, and the screen seems nice > and bright, but stays gray, with no pointer, just a gray screen. I > have not tested the internal battery, but wonder if a dead internal > battery might be the problem. Shall I change the internal battery? > Any suggestions?
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