Re: defective pismo
From: Jeff Greffe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/05/11 Tue AM 09:46:00 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: defective pismo Man ! Those pins are small !! you mean the 2 beige rectangles that click together under the card ? I didn't think it was possible to bend that ! it almost looks like velcro ! :) I'll check for any other pins too I guess ... Thanks ! Jeff Yeah, those pins are small. I didn't think it was possible either, but I got sloppy and did it. I had to straighten two pins or so very, very carefully. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: ibook dual usb 500mhz, backlight not working
That happened to my son's machine a year ago. It was covered under Applecare. I recall on the repair invoice that it mentioned something about the power inverter, even though we were able to back-up the machine to my clamshell via firewire target-disk mode. Gary From: Brian D. Hindson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/04/08 Thu AM 10:33:47 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ibook dual usb 500mhz, backlight not working checked the wiring, all seems fine. no flickering just back light dead.help. --- swimming ain't no science, it's an art baby! Brian D. Hindson -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Clamshell ???
I've got 384mg RAM in mine, and it runs 10.3 fine. Gary From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/03/04 Thu AM 11:59:39 EST To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Clamshell ??? They can hold 512 of ram. It's a must to even try running 10.3 on it. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: iBook keyboard cleaning
A while back there was a discussion of this very subject, and the consensus was Yes, you can.Just make sure you dry it well. From: Jeff Hubatka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/02/10 Tue AM 10:19:53 EST To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: iBook keyboard cleaning I've recently come into possession of an iBook (dual USB 600) from a friend. It looks like there was soda or something sprayed over the keyboard, since I see some brown residue on and under some of the keys. (That might have happened after it was knocked from a table and the screen broke, but that's another story) In addition, quite a few of them stick when pressed. I removed all the keys, I know I can soak them in a water/soap solution to clean them. However, what can I use to clean the actual keyboard? It also has some residue and sticky areas. Over on the Compact Macs list, there's a lot of discussion about putting the logic boards into the dishwasher - would something like that be possible for a keyboard? --- JSH TiBook -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Pismo Memory?
Subject: Re: Pismo Memory? John Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My new to me Pismo has 256 Mb of memory in the J1 slot and J2 is empty. I think there is a difference in what can be put in. Can somebody give me some info or point me to an appropriate site. No, no difference. Unlike some earlier PowerBooks, the Pismo allows a full 2-inch SO-DIMM in both the top and bottom slots. I want to add to the J2--What will work and any suggestions about purchase. Since i have not opened this one, can somebody point me to the instructions appropriate. Access to the top slot is trivial. Access to the bottom slot requires pulling the processor card--not too difficult. URL:http://www.transintl.com/technotes/installram_pismo.htm Hope this helps, -Jeff[EMAIL PROTECTED] But you must take care in removing and replacing the processor card. The 300 or so some-odd pins are quite small, and I have bent them on occasion! Gary -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: hard drive swap 3400 to Wallstreet
I think the height on the 2gb drive in the PB3400s is about 17mm, while the max for the Wallstreet's is around 12mm? I know I pulled the drive out of my PB3400 and it won't even fit in any of the USB or combo cases I've got. Check Apple's website for specs on the machines; I think they've got maximum physical sizes listed. Gary From: Simon Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/12/09 Tue PM 12:16:27 EST To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: hard drive swap 3400 to Wallstreet Hi list, is there any reason why I couldn't take a 2gig drive with os8.6 installed out of my 3400c and install it in my Wallstreet as a temporary solution until I find another drive. Thanks. Simon Stone -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Partition my drive or not...
I know the 65k limit was lifted. That was not the point of including the link. The point was how allocation blocks are set. Alsoft's Ask Al had this information, which would tend to indicate that partitioning a large drive reduces the wasted space--a 1k file will use one allocation block, if that block is 8k or 4k. Or am I missing something here? With Mac OS 9.0, HFS Plus disks are initialized with only two allocation block sizes. Those disks less than or equal to 256 MB have .5 K allocation blocks while all other disks have 4 K allocation blocks. This change was made to bring the rules in line with the rules then expected for Mac OS X. As it turns out, Mac OS X will have slightly different rules and Mac OS 9.1 was updated to reflect them. It adds a larger allocation block size for larger HFS Plus disks. Disks larger than 220 GB have 8 K allocation blocks. This change was made for extremely large disks to reduce the number of allocation blocks. This helps reduce the amount of time it takes to find free blocks among such a large number of allocation blocks. Gary From: Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/12/04 Thu AM 08:53:59 EST To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Partition my drive or not... On Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 06:22 AM, Gary D. Adams wrote: I always partition, too, and there are several reasons. First, to allow booting from another partition for diagnostics (of course, if the hd physically goes out, that's not worth much). Second, and more importantly, because I've always heard that partitioning a large drive eliminates wasted space--since the allocation block size is dependent upon the size of the volume... larger volumes get larger allocation blocks. http://www.themacintoshguy.com/MacTips/archive/tip10.shtml Isn't the situation the same in X? No, nor has it been the situation for a long time. This is the whole point of the HFS+ file system (which both OS 8.1-9.2 and OSX use as their native filesystem) is that it eliminates that 65K file limit and the variable block size of the old HFS filesystem. (which is what that tip talks about). There's an Apple KB article about it where all the gory details are exposed. No modern system (mac, pc, unix) needs to be partitioned for that purpose. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Pismo cpu fan dead
My machine started getting hot and staying hot when the battery was going out. I have 1gb RAM and a 30gb Travelstar drive. Does it get hot if you run it with the battery out? Gary -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Any tips on where to buy a pismo
I bought mine almost two years ago from megamacs.com. I've done business with them for years, and the machine has been perfect. I just checked their site and they have a few machines... The best seems to be one for $799: * Apple Powerbook G3 400MHZ * 14 LCD Screen * 320MB of RAM * 6GB Hard Drive * Removable DVD-Rom Drive * Airport Card Installed * Yo-Yo Style AC Adapter Included * LIon Battery included Check around Powermax and even Smalldog. Gary From: Ed Zelinsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/08/26 Tue AM 11:17:30 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Any tips on where to buy a pismo A friend needs to buy a laptop-my favorite is the pismo madel because of firewire and upgradeability. That's what I'm recommending... has anyone seen any good deals out there? thanks for any info! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: iBook ethernet doesn't work?
If I recall the iBook (clamshell) automatically senses whether you have a crossover or regular e/net cable. You didn't say whether you were in X (which can connect automatically) or in 9, which must be set properly. You need to start up the iBook after your cable is connected and the PB is running (if I recall). Gary From: Andrew Main [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/08/21 Thu AM 08:22:47 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: iBook ethernet doesn't work? I couldn't get a (clamshell) iBook to connect via ethernet, using a crossover cable, to my PowerBook. I tried another computer (PB 1400) and it worked, so I know the cable and setup are good. AppleTalk is on, and routed to built-in ethernet. So I guess the ethernet port must be bad, though visually it looks okay (no bent pins). Then I tried another iBook, and had the same problem, so now I'm wondering if there's some trick to setting up ethernet on an iBook? Or is there any other way to test the port? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: backlight problems
From: aramone 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/08/20 Wed PM 12:48:32 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: backlight problems Jan wrote: Is it still under warranty? If so you could get it replaced. It's not under warranty... and I'm really short on cash..., that's why I was hoping it'd be something I could fix. Ouch! My son's machine did this but it was under Applecare. It's possible to replace the backlight, but I wouldn't want to attempt it myself. They replaces his power inverter (according to the invoice) but not the backlight; so who knows? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: How much play in a Pismo clutch?
Don't know what the specs are--if there are any--but mine has about the same. Gary From: Lewin Edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/07/31 Thu AM 10:52:30 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How much play in a Pismo clutch? Hi all, I just noticed that my Pismo has about 1/2 of play in the LCD hinge (measured at the free edge of the display). Is this about normal? I know there are horror stories about Wallstreet in particular. I opened the top part of the case and checked the clutch components, they all seem to be in order (no loose pieces or obviously broken components) and the screws are tight. It seems like the clutch itself has this much play. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: iBook Key
Glad for that clarification. They're a little tricky, but it's possible to reattach them. From: Thomas Ethen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/06/25 Wed PM 12:26:44 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: iBook Key Actually it popped off and wasn't pooped off! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: BTI Battery Question
I just got two of those about two weeks ago. I did the 10-hour charge by just operating off A/C, but I think the batteries were already charged. From: Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anybody has such a battery? What can I expect? The other thing I found a little strange is that BTI recommends charging the battery for 10 hours. However, if Mac OS X thinks it will be charged within the next half hour, I'm guessing it will stop charging the battery. How can I achieve this 10 hours charge? Or maybe the battery was already charged? Any idea? Thanks in advance! -Laurent. -- === Laurent DaudelinDeveloper, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA * Usual disclaimers apply * -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Ti-book broken hinge
Bruce: I was being partially flippant, but from what I've heard the standard repair charge is a flat $300 for any portable. Gary From: Bruce Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2002/12/03 Tue AM 09:08:01 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (G-Books) Subject: Re: Ti-book broken hinge What is the $300-a-shot fix-all deal? is is just for TiBooks? where can one get the info on it? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: OS X on a firewire HD?
I've got OS X installed on an external FW drive and use it with my Pismo when i want to use OS X. G From: Vic Viet Duong [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sure someone has brought up this question before, so please forgive me. Is it possible to install OS 10.2 on my VST firewire HD? It's the 3.5'' desktop model. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Netscape 7 not opening
Is that stupid Full Circle software that reports bugs and crashes installed? If it is, you might try uninstalling it. From: Philip [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2002/09/23 Mon AM 08:43:59 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (G-Books) Subject: Re: Netscape 7 not opening Indefinitely. It never starts up. Philip -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
