Re: Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Kyle Hansen]

On 8/31/03 6:04 PM, "Jackie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the
Cybertrough:

> 
>> Greetings,
>> 
>> The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've
>> noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the
>> machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After
>> some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications
>> for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor for
>> a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 ---  is a (temporary?) solution. The
>> machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery.
>> 
> 
> Some of the Pismos qualify for a new yo-yo adaptor under a U.S. Apple
> exchange program. This includes PowerBook G3 systems shipped from May
> 1998 until March 2000.
> 
> Anyone who owns a Wallstreet, Lombard, or Pismo should check to see if
> their Powerbook adapter qualifies for the exchange. There is a chance it
> could be a fire hazard. 6 adapters have overheated, with no injuries reported.

That was for the Brick style adapter..not the Yo yo.
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Re: Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Jackie]

> Greetings,
> 
> The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've
> noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the
> machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After
> some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications
> for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor for
> a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 ---  is a (temporary?) solution. The
> machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery.
> 

Some of the Pismos qualify for a new yo-yo adaptor under a U.S. Apple
exchange program. This includes PowerBook G3 systems shipped from May
1998 until March 2000. 

Anyone who owns a Wallstreet, Lombard, or Pismo should check to see if
their Powerbook adapter qualifies for the exchange. There is a chance it
could be a fire hazard. 6 adapters have overheated, with no injuries reported.

http://exchange.info.apple.com/exchange/

Jackie

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Re: DVD on Wallstreet

[Krevnik]

Sorry, but the Wallstreet and Lombard cannot play DVDs in OS X. OS X uses
the video card for DVD playback (so no PC Card decoders will work), and the
RagePro LT is woefully underpowered for that sort of thing... (And Apple has
incomplete LT drivers, as you probably know by now)

> From: Emery Stora <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I have the DVD card and the DVD/CD drive.  I was able to play DVDs
> fine but then I put on OSX (Jaguar) and 9.2.2.  I can no longer get
> my DVD to work.  When I click on DVD Player it gives me Error 3.
> 
> Is anyone else using the DVD card on the Wallstreet and might be able
> to tell me what to try to get it working again.  Thanks.


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DVD on Wallstreet

[Emery Stora]

I have the DVD card and the DVD/CD drive.  I was able to play DVDs 
fine but then I put on OSX (Jaguar) and 9.2.2.  I can no longer get 
my DVD to work.  When I click on DVD Player it gives me Error 3.

Is anyone else using the DVD card on the Wallstreet and might be able 
to tell me what to try to get it working again.  Thanks.
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Re: Wallstreet II OS upgrade

[Krevnik]

> From: Andrew Kershaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Then what are the boot sectors for on an HFS(+) disk?  I thought they
> just pointed to the address of the bootable OS...  (I guess that's
> how OS 9 does it - why not OS X?)

OS X and the newer OF implementations on the B&W/Lombard and later iMacs
don't require boot sectors to find an OS and launch it. The PCI PowerMacs
and the Beige G3-era machines can partially implement this, but are limited
to 8GB. (This may not be 100% accurate, so don't quote me)


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Re: Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Paul Nicholson]

On Sunday, August 31, 2003, at 10:49 AM, Kyle Hansen wrote:
The YoYo adapters only break when people are rough with them and the 
cord
pulls out from the circular part.  If yo treat your stuff that harshly 
that
you have gone through 2 in 3 years don't bother getting another one.
Madsonline makes a great model PS for the Pismo and it is much more 
durable.

SInce it's already broken, split it apart and see if you can fix it. 
The brick on my WallStreet failed and it was simply the DC output cord 
connection to the brick. I split it apart (it will never be as pretty 
as it was), stripped and soldered the DC cord, made a new strain relief 
with a gob of black silicon rubber, and put the case back together with 
cyanoacralate glue.

Paul

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Re: Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Richard Orlin]

Try eBay. They usually sell for around $40.
On Sunday, August 31, 2003, at 07:35  AM, Nick wrote:
I had the same problem, that Yoyo sucks.  I'm on my second one in 3 
years.
Got a repllacement from an Apple dealer for CA$120.

N

on 8/31/03 2:04 AM, Brian Burge Hendrix at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Greetings,

The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've
noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the
machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After
some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications
for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor 
for
a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 ---  is a (temporary?) solution. The
machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery.

Two questions:

1. Is running off the 1400/cs adaptor a bad idea? I needed to do so 
for
at least long enough to transfer some important files from the pismo 
to
my ipod in case the machine has further problems. Apple's support site
says the pismo takes 1.2 (1.3?) amps, but the adaptor that came with 
it
was labelled as giving 1.87 or so amps ... just like the 1400/cs
adaptor. The older G3 powerbooks are listed as being compatible with
the 1400/cs adaptor, but the G3 (firewire) isn't. So, should I stop
using the 1400/cs adaptor immediately?

2. Where might one buy an inexpensive, durable power brick for the
pismo. Apple Canada wants $140 for a new yo-yo adaptor, and I don't
trust the design of that particular adaptor. I searched the list
archives, but I couldn't come up with a search term that worked, even
though I'm certain that I've heard this problem mentioned several 
times.

Email responses would be best if I'm putting my pismo at risk by
running on the 1400/cs adaptor, since I'm getting list digests.
Thanks,
 Brian


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Re: Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Nick]

I had the same problem, that Yoyo sucks.  I'm on my second one in 3 years.
Got a repllacement from an Apple dealer for CA$120.

N

on 8/31/03 2:04 AM, Brian Burge Hendrix at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Greetings,
> 
> The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've
> noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the
> machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After
> some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications
> for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor for
> a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 ---  is a (temporary?) solution. The
> machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery.
> 
> Two questions:
> 
> 1. Is running off the 1400/cs adaptor a bad idea? I needed to do so for
> at least long enough to transfer some important files from the pismo to
> my ipod in case the machine has further problems. Apple's support site
> says the pismo takes 1.2 (1.3?) amps, but the adaptor that came with it
> was labelled as giving 1.87 or so amps ... just like the 1400/cs
> adaptor. The older G3 powerbooks are listed as being compatible with
> the 1400/cs adaptor, but the G3 (firewire) isn't. So, should I stop
> using the 1400/cs adaptor immediately?
> 
> 2. Where might one buy an inexpensive, durable power brick for the
> pismo. Apple Canada wants $140 for a new yo-yo adaptor, and I don't
> trust the design of that particular adaptor. I searched the list
> archives, but I couldn't come up with a search term that worked, even
> though I'm certain that I've heard this problem mentioned several times.
> 
> Email responses would be best if I'm putting my pismo at risk by
> running on the 1400/cs adaptor, since I'm getting list digests.
> 
> Thanks,
>  Brian
> 


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Powerbook (firewire) power adaptor failure

[Brian Burge Hendrix]

Greetings,

The yo-yo adaptor on my pismo died today. For the last week or so I've 
noticed that it's been very particular about sending power to the 
machine, even when it appeared to be plugged in (at both ends). After 
some experimentation with a multimeter and checking the specifications 
for various Apple power adaptors, I've found that the power adaptor for 
a 1400/cs --- model no. M4896 ---  is a (temporary?) solution. The 
machine is running fine and appears to be charging the battery.

Two questions:

1. Is running off the 1400/cs adaptor a bad idea? I needed to do so for 
at least long enough to transfer some important files from the pismo to 
my ipod in case the machine has further problems. Apple's support site 
says the pismo takes 1.2 (1.3?) amps, but the adaptor that came with it 
was labelled as giving 1.87 or so amps ... just like the 1400/cs 
adaptor. The older G3 powerbooks are listed as being compatible with 
the 1400/cs adaptor, but the G3 (firewire) isn't. So, should I stop 
using the 1400/cs adaptor immediately?

2. Where might one buy an inexpensive, durable power brick for the 
pismo. Apple Canada wants $140 for a new yo-yo adaptor, and I don't 
trust the design of that particular adaptor. I searched the list 
archives, but I couldn't come up with a search term that worked, even 
though I'm certain that I've heard this problem mentioned several times.

Email responses would be best if I'm putting my pismo at risk by 
running on the 1400/cs adaptor, since I'm getting list digests.

Thanks,
  Brian
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Re: Wallstreet II OS upgrade

[Steve Kidd]

On Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 01:03 PM, Steve Kerney wrote:

Thanks.

Steve K
Had me wondering for a minute just when I picked up a Wallstreet. Going 
to have to change how I sign off, I think. 87)

Cheers - Steve K.

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Re: AC-Driven Speaker Static

[Stuart Saunders]

Or it could be a bad connection. Try twisting the plug in the socket 
while listening to see if it stops. Also clean the plug with Scotch 
Brite. Clean the socket by putting the plug in and out a few times.
Good luck.


It sounds like it might be power line interference or interference 
from
your monitor. If it's monitor interference, you might try moving the
wires to see if you can reduce it. If it's power supply noise, then
good luck, there's not much you can do about it except spend more 
money
on better stuff.



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