Re: NVRAM reset and dead motherboard
Daniel Colwell said: So... Could running these instructions fry a motherboard? I don't know exactly what type of Powerbook his daughter has. I could find out if needed. I don't think so, but sometimes a machine under this treatment can seem dead for a couple of days, for reasons unknown to me. I think the Apple shop *possibly* fooled him into thinking the problem was more serious that it really was. Powerbooks may sometimes appear dead, when the backup battery have been depleted as that, in some models at least, seem to be connected to PMU control or closeby services. A couple of friends had Apple South Africa tell them 2 machines ( a pismo and a PB G4) had problems needing expensive replacements, both which I fixed for fraction of that cost. And most repair shops *don't* make very deep investigations for cost reasons (they charge a hefty hourly bill). -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
NVRAM reset and dead motherboard
Hello All, A coworker told me that he was about ready to get a new battery for his daughters Powerbook. He asked if there was any way to get more out of the battery she had before he plunked down $150 or so for a new one. Since I had some luck getting more time out of my Pismo battery, I told him to try what I had done. Here are the instructions I gave him: restart with command-option-O-F to bring up open firmware type reset-nvram type reset-all I got this from : http://www.macintouch.com/laptopbatt.html and it has been quoted here in G-Books as well. As I said, it gave my old battery a nice boost. However, things didn't go as smoothly for him. In fact, the laptop died and would not restart. Unfortunately he ran out of Applecare just a month or so ago. He took it in to a local Apple shop and they had to replace the motherboard. Cost him over $400. They said that it had nothing to do with my help, but I feel terrible about it. I remember several posting about this and nothing about any adverse affects. So... Could running these instructions fry a motherboard? I don't know exactly what type of Powerbook his daughter has. I could find out if needed. Thanks in advance for any info. Dan- -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
