> I have two G3 Pbooks: One Lombard, one Pismo. Both have the dreaded "won't > start up anymore" problem, which appears to be an issue with the mini board > containing the AC plug (female end). > > I've seen quite a few vendors selling replacement cards (a little under $40 > for the Lombard, nearly $70 for the Pismo), and from the pages at > PBFixit.com it doesn't look to tough for me to hack. > > My question is, has anyone else done this kind of surgery on their old > Pbook, and is there anything you'd advise to someone who hasn't done it > before?
Are you sure the cards are the faulty e.g. obviously damaged or by checking them against a known good machine ? Have you tried removing the PRAM battery and the keyboards to see if they'll boot ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
