On 20/08/04 16:14, "Malcolm Cornelius" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> on 20/08/04 19:52, victoria.duggan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> it might turn a bit sticky but try a bit of blue tac over the magnetic >> lock to the catch. >> as i think the lock has something to do with the sleep command when >> closed and engaged. > > The iBook sleep is controlled by a magnet and a reed switch in the screen. > > You could remove the magnet or disconnect the wires from the reed switch. > > The wires from the logic board to the reed switch are the closest two of the > six which go into the grey connector next to the keyboard socket on the > logic board. > > HOWEVER, it is my understanding that you shouldn't run an iBook like this > due to the risk of overheating and damage. I wholeheartedly agree. I would never run an iBook closed. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
