<< An acquaintance of mine came into possession of a 700-MHz 12.1" G3 iBook with a broken screen. The people at the Apple store plugged it into a monitor and adapter and found out that it works, at least! They didn't tell him much more, at least that he remembers, including which of the two 12.1" 700's it is. But I'll be getting together with him in a couple of hours and will, hopefully, be able to start it up with one of my monitors.
Question 1: Which power adapter is used with this model? Is it the Yo-Yo one used with the earlier iBooks or the square one used with the G4's? Question 2: Is it possible to remove the top (or a sub-assembly thereof) from another iBook (perhaps one that's got other damage) and attach it to this one? I've done it with 5300's, but never with anything more recent. If it is possible, could I also do it with the top of any earlier, slower iBook? Which models? >> (1) I don't know if the "yo-yo" style has the same specs and can substitute, but these are the specs on my 2 snow iBooks, which both have the white square-shaped AC adapters: 2001 snow dual USB G3/600, using M8482 (output 24V @ 1.875A) 2002 snow dual USB G3/700, using A1021 (output 24.5V @ 2.65A) They appear to be interchangeable. (2) Yes, you CAN replace the monitor, but be VERY wary that you have plenty of the right pictorial instructions and tiny tools before you attempt it. About 18 months ago, I acquired the 2001 at the flea market, knowing someone had put a boot heel through the middle of the screen. It would power up and show the image around the outside, but (of course) the middle was broken out. I bought a replacement (LCD only - not the entire top) for $100 + s/h off eBay, and followed the repair CD visuals with a half-dozen VERY tiny tools and 2 ice trays for tiny parts. During the time it was spread out, these were what I had on the table: laptop internal frame (with CD, hard drive, mobo, etc., still attached), bottom cover, top cover, top shield, keyboard, memory SODIMM, memory cover panel, various strips of expensive (and fragile) metallic tape, the parts of the top half, and 45 screws and tiny parts in the trays. The LARGEST tool needed is a Phillips #0 screw driver from a watchmaker tool set, unless you count the 1/4" flat plastic blade used to carefully separate the case covers from the frame. The 2002 was acquired a few weeks ago with "sleeping sickness". A bad wire in the right hinge causes it to go into sleep mode at the slightest touch. It is now open awaiting repairs. I counted the parts from this job to get the total above. Try this ONLY if you have steady hands - and no small hands grabbing ! Note that the monitor is about halfway down the disassembly list. It can't be done without removing a great many other parts first. (3) Can a different monitor panel be substituted ? I doubt it very much. Apple used quite different hinge and wiring systems with its various models. I have rebuilt a 5300 monitor as well. If you've worked on a 5300, you've experienced kindergarten with large blocks. This is tweezers and magnifier territory. Do it only if you don't mind having to have it redone by a pro later, BUT IT IS GOOD FUN if you have the patience. Richard in deep-south Texas (hobby only) -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
