on 7/5/02 8:31 PM, Cameron Kaiser at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I have a Powerbook 3400/180, that is currently running with OS 9.1. >> Everything works great except for a strange message at start up. Before it >> boots into the OS the screen goes white and for five or six continuous lines >> it repeats: can't OPEN: ata1/@0:8 >> >> Can anyone help!? I would really like to get rid of this problem. Am I >> missing a file or folder? Is part of an older OS missing that would stop >> this madness? > > This sounds like a problem with Open Firmware. Have you tried zapping PRAM? Hi There,
I took Cameron's advice and zaped the PRAM. Still same message... If I remember correctly, doesn't the number at the end of the error message mean something? I think 8 is a card problem, or am I totally off base! Any other suggestions to get rid of this pesky problem? Also, I want to upgrade my hard drive to a 40GB from a very tiny 1.3, I need some advice on buying a compatible hard drive, I've never installed a hard drive before. How difficult is it to install on a 3400? John :) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
