You got it. On 15/11/2009, Kevin Gibbs <kevj...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Maybe she doesn't want to send the computer away with files that contain > sensative info like SSNs or credit card numbers, bank account numbers and > the like. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ben mustill-rose > Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:14 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Major Problem with macbook, Need Help ASAP > > > > If the drive is a user replaceable part, it won't void anything. If I were > in your situation I would just take the drive out and usb it to another > machine, but i'm not sure what osx does about accessing encrypted files - > ie: all your data?? The other problem your going to have is that you > probably don't have a sata to usb converter to connect the drive to another > machine, however, if you have a desktop with sata ports, you can open it up > and plug the drive in that way if you really really want to. > > Just out of interest, why do you want to delete your files? Its not like the > drives dead, so you should be getting it back just as you sent it. > > On 15/11/2009, Tiffany D <tiffani...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi guys, >> >> Well, the built-in keyboard started working for a bit and then quit >> again. Now I can't even turn the machine on. I tried charging it and >> that didn't work. I removed the battery to use it on ac power and >> still no luck. I've got files in there that I want to delete before >> sending it in. We have another Macbook in the house and I tried both >> adapters and got the same result. Is there a way for me to jump start >> mine with the other one, or to connect the two using a usb cord or >> something so I could access the hard drive? I want to remove the >> drive and put it in the other Mac but Mom says that'll void the >> warranty. At this point, I don't really care. I just want my files >> out and for this to end. Please, if anyone can help me, I'd really >> appreciate it. >> >> Thanks, >> Eleni >> >> On 13/11/2009, Scott Howell <scottn3...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> If you purchased Apple Care for your machine, then it likely is. If >>> you have Apple Care, you should call them or get to an Apple >>> store/authorized dealer >>> as soon as possible. After all, 2010 isn't very far away. >>> On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:27 PM, Tiffany D wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> This external keyboard is driving me nuts! It seems to be missing a >>>> key on the left side (my macbook has four on that side and this one >>>> only has three), the escape key is stuck down and I can't shift tab, >>>> though I can tab. I haven't changed synths to hear the pitch when I >>>> write a capital letter so must do that to see what's going on there. >>>> Anyway, I'm wondering if this is still under warranty. I got it in >>>> December 2007. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Eleni >>>> >>>> On 12/11/2009, Tiffany D <tiffani...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Aa bravo. Thanks. That makes my life a whole lot easier. >>>>> >>>>> On 12/11/2009, Scott Howell <scottn3...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Most any card reader will work fine on the Mac. >>>>>> On Nov 12, 2009, at 7:03 PM, Tiffany D wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Okay. I got my external keyboard and it works fine. whatever >>>>>>> this is, it seems to be a hardware issue. I wonder if it'll help >>>>>>> to upgrade to the latest version of Leopard. I'm gonna do an >>>>>>> update and see what happens. I had this happen last time and >>>>>>> they put on a new keyboard, so it should be doing this. Also, >>>>>>> last time, it was just a few keys. Now, it seems to be the whole >>>>>>> keyboard. Does anyone know of a compact flash card reader that's >>>>>>> compatible with the Mac? I was planning on getting some type II >>>>>>> cards and an adapter in any case to use with my Windows and DOS >>>>>>> machines, but I might have to do this alot sooner than I thought. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Eleni >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 12/11/2009, Tiffany D <tiffani...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> I'm responding with my old address, where I get full messages, >>>>>>>> so I won't clutter the inboxes of those who get this list in >>>>>>>> digest mode like I do at the other. Anyway, I'll definitely try >>>>>>>> the keyboard. I got my macbook in December of 2007. It's >>>>>>>> running whatever the version was before the last automatic >>>>>>>> update. I never really took notice, sorry. If anyone has any >>>>>>>> other suggestions, please feel free to offer >>>>>>>> them. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Eleni >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 12/11/2009, James & Nash <james.austin1...@googlemail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Eleni, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Well it doesn't sound as if your sound is muted as VO greets >>>>>>>>> you. What version of Mac OS X are you running and when did you >>>>>>>>> buy your Mac was >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> 2008? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> TC >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: "Eleni Vamvakari" <magkis...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:43 PM >>>>>>>>> Subject: Major Problem with macbook, Need Help ASAP >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> *Sending to The Zone BBS and Mac Visionaries.* >>>>>>>>>> I'm having a major problem with my Macbook and have no clue >>>>>>>>>> what's going on. I was writing something in Text Edit and >>>>>>>>>> then I lost speech. I tried turning Voiceover back on but >>>>>>>>>> with no luck. So I restarted the machine. It started fine >>>>>>>>>> but again, no speech when I pressed keys. Yet Voiceover does >>>>>>>>>> start cause it greets me, and so does Skype, so I know the >>>>>>>>>> programs are working. It seems that my keyboard control has >>>>>>>>>> completely gone. I checked to see if it was because I had it >>>>>>>>>> on Greek layout but that's not the case because even the >>>>>>>>>> command for turning VO on and off isn't working. I have an >>>>>>>>>> external keyboard but don't know where it is right now to test >>>>>>>>>> if it's the hardware. Any suggestions or help would really be >>>>>>>>>> appreciated. I >>>>>>>>>> have no other modern machines available now except the large >>>>>>>>>> desktop >>>>>>>>>> that I'm working on which is downstairs and I'm now living >>>>>>>>>> upstairs. >>>>>>>>>> I'm on Windows now, and this pc has some kind of a mic/line in >>>>>>>>>> problem, so aside from replying here, I can only use MSN >>>>>>>>>> scholar1...@hotmail.com, e-mail magkis...@gmail.com or, as a last >>>>>>>>>> resort, the chat portion of Skype Therebetisa. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>>> Eleni >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> > >>> >>> >>> > >>> >> >> > >> > > > -- > Kind regards, BEN. > > email: bmustillr...@gmail.com > msn: benmustillr...@hotmail.com > web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) > > > > > >
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