Hello All. I thought I would pass a long my solution for my Wallstreet II (PDQ) that was not charging the battery.
After replacing the charge card, power card and other parts, I found that the RF shield on the right side hinge of the PowerBook was just touching the outer shield of the power plug, when the AC power supply was pluged in. When I removed the AC power supply, the withdraw of the plug would pull the shield back into proper position. The shield is a small piece of copper tape with a glue backing. With age, this glue dried out. Sealing the shield to its support with some contact glue solved the problem, and the PowerBook now charges fine. The moral to this story: Read the repair manual before taking it apart. This symptom and the repair was in the manual. I just did not catch the problem because every time I had the book apart, the shields seemed to be in place. I hope someone can learn from my mistake. Ken Vann ================================================== Old Mac's have new uses with WiFi. See my FAQ for what you need at http://www.powerbookwireless.net -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
