I noticed it about a month after I got the computer (in March). I've
used other PowerBook 500s before and they didn't make that noise as
far as I know.
On 8/19/05, Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Aug 19, 2005, at 7:36 AM, John Perkins Jr. wrote:
The hard drive in my 520 makes an
Onset of whining is often a sign that the spindle motor bearings are
starting to wear out. They're sealed with lifetime lubrication at the
factory. By this they mean that life ends when the lubrication wears out.
Over time, the bearing friction will increase to the point where the
drive runs
Try launching IBR with the right battery slot empty. When promted
insert a batt.
in the right slot. You should then see Extended Precharge. It may
take 10-15 min.
but after that it should at least show up in the control strip. If it
doesn't work the
first time -TRY AGAIN-
Rick
I was
Hello fellow Power Bookers! I have a little problem, my 1400's top
PC-Card slot broke when I force-ejected a card from it. I opened up
the keyboard and took a look, and it seems on the edge close to the
Hard Drive there is a piece of the metal that keeps the card in place
jammed into one of the
