On 17/12/04 12:46, "Dyna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Friday, December 17, 2004, at 11:18 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> I don't think that this symptom is a common problem with the G3 >> PowerBooks. >> I used a Wallstreet for about 6 months, then a Pismo for about a year >> and >> never had any unexpected freeze, never, ever. Your problem might still >> be >> with the RAM you added. It might work most of the time, but when the >> temperature raises, you might get to some threshold where the RAM will >> fail, >> hence locking up the computer... > > I suspected heat failed RAM too.... So I experimented with the old RAM > only and the new RAM only and had freezes either way. I also > experimented with switching RAM between the lower and upper slots and > saw no difference. Interestingly, I did once get an error message > saying the processor cache memory or something like that was > malfunctioning. Of course, that is not an easy item to replace.
It could then be the processor daughtercard, then. If your Pismo is a 400MHz, you might be able to find a replacement on eBay for around $60-$70. I've got a 500MHz a few months ago for around $130, which reminds me I still have that 400MHz one somewhere. -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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
