AC-Driven Speaker Static

[tivo]

I have two pairs of AC driven speakers plugged into a splitter connected to
my output jack. I listen to iTunes music through them; the sound is okay.

The speakers tend to alternate static buzzing, music on or off (although I
probably don't hear it when music is playing). I like to keep one pair of
speakers operating when computing (even without music) for the sounds that
let me know something is saved, etc.

Is there anything that I can do to stop the static from occurring?

Thanks, Tivo


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Re: Attaching second display

[Hal]

You're correct. This is the adapter that you would use to connect an 
Apple ADC LCD display to your Powerbook (or any mac that has a DVI 
digital video connector). The reason that you need it is that the Apple 
LCD displays use a proprietary connector that carries digital video, 
USB and power to the display over a single cable. The DVI port on your 
powerbook carries only digital video. The adapter plugs into the back 
of the display and splits the ADC into video, USB and power. The 
adapter you are using right now just converts the connector on the back 
of your Powerbook from digital to analog VGA. It doesn't have to carry 
and split the other signals.

Hope that helps.

-Hal

On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at 03:36 AM, Peter Nacken wrote:

I am very puzzled about that 99$ dongle on the apple website that I 
seem to
need in order to attach a second LCD to my TiBook ..

Only catch is that I am already using a second (cheapo KDS something) 
screen
for that and no 99$ extra .. Now .. Does that mean when / if I get a 
nice
apple lcd display .. THEN I need to buy an extra thing to connect ?? 
That
would suck pretty much!  talking about that DVI to ADC Display Adapter 
.. I
think I do not really understand what it does .. And if I need it if I 
get
an apple display ...

Which would not make a lot of sense


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Looking for fried Pismo

[csean]

Hi,
If anyone has a Pismo with a fried motherboard I'd be interested in buying
it. Even without battery, RAM, HD, DVD, which you might want to sell
separately. Either a 400 or 500, naturally with good working processor and
screen (and PRAM battery, if possible).
Naturally I'll pay all shipping. Payment thru paypal if you want.
Pretty urgent, so if you can help, it'd be greatly appreciated. Please let
me know offlist. Thanks,

Chris


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Re: Attaching second display

[Joe Ellis]

- Original Message -
From: "Peter Nacken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "G-Books" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 5:36 AM
Subject: Attaching second display


> I am very puzzled about that 99$ dongle on the apple website that I seem
to
> need in order to attach a second LCD to my TiBook ..
>
> Only catch is that I am already using a second (cheapo KDS something)
screen
> for that and no 99$ extra .. Now .. Does that mean when / if I get a nice
> apple lcd display .. THEN I need to buy an extra thing to connect ?? That
> would suck pretty much!  talking about that DVI to ADC Display Adapter ..
I
> think I do not really understand what it does .. And if I need it if I get
> an apple display ...
>
> Which would not make a lot of sense
>
> Typing from a recent 1 ghz 15" tibook
>
> P

You only need the display adapter if you have a non-Apple display card and
an Apple cinema display. The Apple display comes with 2 USB connections on
the back of it. The connector that comes with it has a special connector
head that allows for both the DVI and USB to connect through the same
connector head. If you buy one of the newer display cards such as the ATI
8500 or 9000, they come with a "standard" PC DVI connector without the USB
connectivity; thus you need the "dongle" which provides a connection to the
card and to one of your USB ports on your machine on one end and connects to
the Cinema display at the other. Thus you lose one of your USB ports on your
machine but retain the 2 on the back of the display. I know this because I
have a G4 Quicksilver with an 8500 display card and a 17" Apple Cinema
Display.
In fact, if you get an Apple display and need a card, I have a twin head
(Apple connector) and standard video 2X AGP card that I will sell for a
resonable price. You will need a machine that has the AGP slot to use the
card.

Joe Ellis


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Re: DVD replacement

[csean]

on 11-08-2003 21:30, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

>> Like many others, the DVD drive on my Pismo has died. I'm looking for
>> suggestions for replacement. DVD write-ability would be great but I'll
>> settle for DVD play/CD read and write. I would also like it to be
>> internal, rather than external. Are there replacements that fit into
>> the module? Preferably "plug and play" - I would rather not have to
>> take the faceplate off the old DVD drive and try to mount it on a new
>> one.
> Haven't replaced mine (yet, other than when my original LG died, but that
> was in warranty), but I hear good comments on the MCE drives - see them
> from here:
> 
> http://store.powerbook1.com/powdriv.html
> 
> BTW, I am not connected in any way with them (other than being a probably
> future customer whenever my Pismo's DVD/CD drive dies).

I replaced my Pismo DVD with a Samsung SN-324B Slim Combo drive that writes
CDs at 24x, rewrites at 10x, reads CDs at 24x and reads DVDs at 8x. It is
bootable in 9 and 10 using the ALT key. Works perfectly with Toast. I hacked
the iTunes plugin for 9 and it works great. Disk Burner support without
hacked plugin, BUT I had problems mounting disks I burnt in Toast (message:
"This disk is unreadable..."), which I solved by disabling the Apple CD/DVD
extension and using Toast CD Reader 5. Now no problems mounting burnt CDs,
but no Disk Burner support. Plays DVDs fine in 9 and 10.
A great purchase on ebay at around $120.

Check out xlr8yourmac for lots of other reports, including DVD-R/RW drives
that work in Pismos. Look under Drive Compatibility Database, then Pismo and
Expansion Bay. 

Prices tend to vary, but you should be able to find a Combo drive that works
perfectly in the Pismo for around $100-120. Samsung, Matshita, Teac, etc.,
lots of different makes and models work great. The xlr8yourmac site also has
illustrated takeapart and install guides to replace the original DVD
mechanism. 

Chris


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Attaching second display

[Peter Nacken]

I am very puzzled about that 99$ dongle on the apple website that I seem to
need in order to attach a second LCD to my TiBook ..

Only catch is that I am already using a second (cheapo KDS something) screen
for that and no 99$ extra .. Now .. Does that mean when / if I get a nice
apple lcd display .. THEN I need to buy an extra thing to connect ?? That
would suck pretty much!  talking about that DVI to ADC Display Adapter .. I
think I do not really understand what it does .. And if I need it if I get
an apple display ...

Which would not make a lot of sense

Typing from a recent 1 ghz 15" tibook

P 


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Re: Pismo reassembled

[Jochen Busch]

well well..

time didn´t change the pismo´s graphics behaviour ;(
as well as Pram reset or Powermanager reset didn´t
MacOS seems to run in full functionality,
so CPU, ram, mainboard, sound/powercard ... should be ok
It´s just that I have to navigate blindly...
I am disassembling the book now again
to look for loose connectors or something like that.
Are there more connectors than those 2 of the graphics cable and the
backlight cable that are relevant?
Could someone give me a hint where exactly the ati chips are placed ?
Maybe on the CPU daughtercard ?
Or on the bottom side of the mainboard?
(anyway: I think I couldn´t have done damage here, but who knows..!?)
On the other hand:
with neither the internal LCD
nor the external connected monitor functioning
the malfunction should be located rather central..!?
Some experimental question:
Would the pismo run safe without Inverterboard,
or could the attempt to run it without damage the book ?
greetings Jochen

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