Re: New Forums
On 3/13/13 20:42 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 14/03/13 02.06, t...@nehaia.dk ha scritto: I can't say I like this change, but I can definetly understand that a cms cms = -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: New Forums
On Mar 15, 2013, at 12:15 AM, Charles Lenington wrote: cms = Content Management System: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
DT Beige G3 to Sonnet G4 upgrade
Has anyone here had any experience with installing a Sonnet G4 CPU 500Mhz upgrade? I have installed the Sonnet software on my current OS 9.2 and then powered down and installed a Sonnet G4 CPU in my DT Beige G3. On power up the monitor and disks come on, but no chime. The manual says nothing about having to pull installed PCI cards or the CUDA, PRAM battery or any of that, but I am wondering if some additional procedures might be necessary to make the G4 come to life on the mobo. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Google Reader going away, now what?
At 7:47 AM -0500 03/14/2013, arichic...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237592/Google_Reader_several_other_services_axed Google Reader is probably my most used web app of all. Why would they do this? And what to do now with a PPC/Leopard setup? What made Google Reader so special? I don't really like NetNewsWire for a variety of reasons. I've been using NNW 3.2.15 for quite a while. Seems quite functional to me. I don't like the little ads You mean that little one inch high thing in the lower left corner? All it ever does is beg you go buy NNW. Doesn't seem intrusive to me. I do not like how it takes me to a webpage for a blog rather than presenting the content within itself. Not sure what you mean. NNW has a three-pane set-up. The lower right pane, which is resizable, contains the content. A single-click on the listed item loads that lower pane. A double-click throws the url at your browser. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Can't connect to TVGuide.com
Cleared cache and history, and that had no effect. However, I indirectly discovered there is another tvguide.com site (http://online.tvguide.com ) with a different IP address (67.215.65.132) and this one works just fine. Local channel listings have been restored, a new Safari bookmark created, and all is well. Thanks to those who responded to the call for help. Interestingly, my wife's HP PeeCee can connect to the original site (204.153.26.245) through the same router, while my Mac was blocked. Weird, huh? Michael McMurtrey Bumfuzzled in Carrollton, TX -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: New Forums
Den Fredag, 15/3 2013, 02:53, Dan skrev: On 13 Mar, Dan Knight blerted: We've started the process of migrating to WordPress forums, and today I'm announcing that the Power Macs (G3-5) forum is ready to go. Please go to \url\ and create a login ID and password so you can participate. Apropos to what? What is the point of this transition? for the website, you can read dan's own words about it here: http://lowendmac.com/2013/welcome-to-wordpress/ for the lists - I have no idea, and no, I don't like it either As I replied to Dan's blert on the iMac List, and got NO response: The ppc page takes about 45 secs to load (Safari, Leopard, QuickSilver, with a 15/5 fiber connection). The right hand column - mostly ads, keeps flashing then redrawing, making the whole page distractingly unreadable. Looks like this is site-wide? tenfourfox 7, pb 1ghz g4, tiger - nothing takes 45 seconds to load on a much slower connection. everythings smooth, fast loading and nothing flashing or redrawing login, registration and posting works just fine even with full noscript turned on only thing I can't get to work (or find) is to change the profile pic that said, yes, this is worrying, and a forum, or a bunch of fora will never ever work as fluent and convinient as the mail lists, and I also miss an explantion about that /tina -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Can't connect to TVGuide.com
At 9:54 AM -0500 03/15/2013, Michael McMurtrey wrote: Cleared cache and history, and that had no effect. zap2it.com's grid doesn't have tvguide.com's outages, grid errors, html farks, etc. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: DT Beige G3 to Sonnet G4 upgrade
Has anyone here had any experience with installing a Sonnet G4 CPU 500Mhz upgrade? I have installed the Sonnet software on my current OS 9.2 and then powered down and installed a Sonnet G4 CPU in my DT Beige G3. On power up the monitor and disks come on, but no chime. The manual says nothing about having to pull installed PCI cards or the CUDA, PRAM battery or any of that, but I am wondering if some additional procedures might be necessary to make the G4 come to life on the mobo. At minimum you need to reset CUDA. -- personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * ckai...@floodgap.com -- Reality is when it finally happens to you, too. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Google Reader going away, now what?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 7:47 AM -0500 03/14/2013, arichic...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237592/Google_Reader_several_other_services_axed Google Reader is probably my most used web app of all. Why would they do this? And what to do now with a PPC/Leopard setup? What made Google Reader so special? The actual web app? Nothing. The API behind it made keeping multiple devices in sync so much better; applications like Reeder were based on that. Reeder is a very nice rss client; seamless between my Macs and iDevices. NetNewsReader also uses the Google Reader API to sync your feeds. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: DT Beige G3 to Sonnet G4 upgrade
I have experience.several years ago. IIRC, during the installation process some of my RAM became unseated, and I had your exact issues. Go back inside the Beige and make press the RAM cards in again. Hope this helps you. Larry Has anyone here had any experience with installing a Sonnet G4 CPU 500Mhz upgrade? I have installed the Sonnet software on my current OS 9.2 and then powered down and installed a Sonnet G4 CPU in my DT Beige G3. On power up the monitor and disks come on, but no chime. The manual says nothing about having to pull installed PCI cards or the CUDA, PRAM battery or any of that, but I am wondering if some additional procedures might be necessary to make the G4 come to life on the mobo. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmlhttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtmlhttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-listhttp://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: DT Beige G3 to Sonnet G4 upgrade
On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Cameron Kaiser wrote: At minimum you need to reset CUDA. Ditto, reset CUDA. Note, on G3 there's sometimes a problem resetting the CUDA. If it doesn't work after a first attempt of pressing the CUDA, the reason probably is that the voltage regulator power supply sometimes have a residual charge that keeps the CUDA from properly resetting. To be certain the CUDA is reset, you'll need to remove the PRAM battery and the cable from the power supply to the motherboard, THEN press the CUDA and WAIT about 5-15 minutes, then press the CUDA again, and reassemble the cable PRAM battery. If this doesn't work, remove PRAM PS cable again, and let it sit overnight, press CUDA and reassemble. Beige G3's are REALLY finicky. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
I did exactly what Clark recommended, and it did not change anything. When I plug the AC charger in, it does not light up as it used to. Could this be a problem with the AC connection jack that is in the powerbook? Does anyone think that this part may have failed as I cannot think of what else would prevent it from getting any power. Could a power surge possible ruin this part and not damage the AC power/charger device? Thanks to all who respond! Tom -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:26 AM, spilrules wrote: I did exactly what Clark recommended, and it did not change anything. When I plug the AC charger in, it does not light up as it used to. Could this be a problem with the AC connection jack that is in the powerbook? Does anyone think that this part may have failed as I cannot think of what else would prevent it from getting any power. Could a power surge possible ruin this part and not damage the AC power/charger device? It's a DC connection jack in the PowerBook and yes, it could be faulty as could the AC power supply. A power surge would be much more likely to damage the power supply rather than the DC power in circuitry in the PowerBook. What does the computer show as far as charging state in the menu? -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: DT Beige G3 to Sonnet G4 upgrade
On Mar 15, 2013, at 10:33 AM, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Cameron Kaiser wrote: At minimum you need to reset CUDA. Ditto, reset CUDA. Note, on G3 there's sometimes a problem resetting the CUDA. If it doesn't work after a first attempt of pressing the CUDA, the reason probably is that the voltage regulator power supply sometimes have a residual charge that keeps the CUDA from properly resetting. To be certain the CUDA is reset, you'll need to remove the PRAM battery and the cable from the power supply to the motherboard, THEN press the CUDA and WAIT about 5-15 minutes, then press the CUDA again, and reassemble the cable PRAM battery. If this doesn't work, remove PRAM PS cable again, and let it sit overnight, press CUDA and reassemble. Beige G3's are REALLY finicky. That which Kris said. I had to do this on my Beige G3 several times, while attempting to get it to play well with 10.3 and XPostFacto. Never succeeded. This was also one of the G3's that Sonnet's combo interface cards wouldn't work in. Sonnet finally surrenedered and took back the card. One of the flakier lines Apple's built over the years. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:26 AM, spilrules t...@tomstock.us wrote: I did exactly what Clark recommended, and it did not change anything. When I plug the AC charger in, it does not light up as it used to. Could this be a problem with the AC connection jack that is in the powerbook? Does anyone think that this part may have failed as I cannot think of what else would prevent it from getting any power. Could a power surge possible ruin this part and not damage the AC power/charger device? If the battery shows a full charge, and the system won't boot off of just the battery, I'd say that the DC board on it died. Kinda fiddly to replace : http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+PowerBook+G4+Aluminum+15-Inch+1.67+GHz+DC+%26+Sound+Card/651/1 but not terrible. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Are the G5 power supplies as bad as the G4 was?
I've not heard back from the guy selling ATX to MDD (G4) PS converters. Too bad. I know the G5 machines are SATA, but if I am willing to let go of the G4 units, and just transfer the PPc-only software, the G5 should run what I'd like to still access. Is the G5 PS failure rate as high as the MDD G4 series? If you've not read my PS question prior, I now have 4 dead MDD G4's. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
Since I do all my on repairs … I would be very interested in the results of trouble shooting the DC board. When my wife's 1.25GHz 13 PowerBook died, I decided no more laptops in our house. They're just too flimsy, plus, my hands seem to be too large to do anything inside it. The G3 Pismo is the only long life practically trouble free laptop I've ever come across. I bought her a used G4 eMac and it has been bullet proof running OS10.4.8. Only repair has been me replacing the battery. My only gripe is that it's heavy as a Harley :-) RHB Almost no one can fix his own jalopy anymore, but with bikes, it's all hanging out. Anything you want to get to, you can just pull it out and work on it. Plus you can't have more than one backseat driver. ~David Karp - Founder of Tumblr On Mar 15, 2013, at 1:50 PM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:26 AM, spilrules t...@tomstock.us wrote: I did exactly what Clark recommended, and it did not change anything. When I plug the AC charger in, it does not light up as it used to. Could this be a problem with the AC connection jack that is in the powerbook? Does anyone think that this part may have failed as I cannot think of what else would prevent it from getting any power. Could a power surge possible ruin this part and not damage the AC power/charger device? If the battery shows a full charge, and the system won't boot off of just the battery, I'd say that the DC board on it died. Kinda fiddly to replace : http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+PowerBook+G4+Aluminum+15-Inch+1.67+GHz+DC+%26+Sound+Card/651/1 but not terrible. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs ROBERT H. BAUCOM rbt...@owc.net -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Are the G5 power supplies as bad as the G4 was?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 12:31 PM, JoeTaxpayer joetaxpaye...@gmail.com wrote: I've not heard back from the guy selling ATX to MDD (G4) PS converters. Too bad. I know the G5 machines are SATA, but if I am willing to let go of the G4 units, and just transfer the PPc-only software, the G5 should run what I'd like to still access. Is the G5 PS failure rate as high as the MDD G4 series? If you've not read my PS question prior, I now have 4 dead MDD G4's. G5 towers? no; in my experience those have been quite reliable. G5 iMacs were made at the height of the Capacitor Plague and have had consistent issues with bad caps on both the logic board and the power supply. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
It's a DC connection jack in the PowerBook and yes, it could be faulty as could the AC power supply. A power surge would be much more likely to damage the power supply rather than the DC power in circuitry in the PowerBook. What does the computer show as far as charging state in the menu? Show trimmed content Thanks Clark, when I said the battery shows a full charge, I mean when you push the indicator button on the battery itself. The AC power supply works fine with my other powerbook and I also have 3 other AC adapters and they work fine as well, however when plugged into the 15 1.67mhz in question here it does not get any power at all, so I cannot tell you the status of the charging in the menu as it does not do anything at all sans power. When the AC power supply is plugged in, it does not light up as it used to. I am guessing at this point that the DC inboard jack has diedbut why? Any other thoughts are gladly accepted! Thanks again, Tom -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 2:01 PM, spilrules t...@tomstock.us wrote: I am guessing at this point that the DC inboard jack has diedbut why? Any other thoughts are gladly accepted! Thanks again, The evil gremlins snuck in when you weren't looking and let out the magic smoke. shrug Electronic circuits fail with time and entropy and there can be a myriad of causes: tin whiskers, cap failure, contact corrosion leading to high resistance, leading to burnouts, etc. Could be something's jostled loose. Could be a bit of metal worked loose and is shorting things out. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
I have a MacBook that did the same things. It can't be fixed as far as I know. The logic board on mine was bad. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Are the G5 power supplies as bad as the G4 was?
Sorry, yes, tower. Given the choice, it may make sense to grab one for my needs. On Friday, March 15, 2013 5:00:12 PM UTC-4, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: G5 towers? no; in my experience those have been quite reliable. G5 iMacs were made at the height of the Capacitor Plague and have had consistent issues with bad caps on both the logic board and the power supply. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Are the G5 power supplies as bad as the G4 was?
Is the G5 PS failure rate as high as the MDD G4 series? G5 towers? no; in my experience those have been quite reliable. Well, let's say *more* reliable. My quad G5 is still running on the original PS (the MDD, OTOH, is on its third). But early G5 towers did have some PS issues, though the most notoriously unreliable G5s were, as you say, the iMacs. -- personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * ckai...@floodgap.com -- No matter how cynical I get, I can't keep up. -- Lily Tomlin --- -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
Sent from an iPhone, don't ask whose. On Mar 15, 2013, at 2:01 PM, spilrules t...@tomstock.us wrote: I am guessing at this point that the DC inboard jack has diedbut why? Any other thoughts are gladly accepted! Very likely the DC in board has failed. The jack seems to be a common failure point, not surprising considering the abuse it takes. I think I have heard of people repairing them, usually resoldering the jack. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: What killed the G4 Powerbook, i.e. is it really dead?
On Mar 15, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: Sent from an iPhone, don't ask whose. On Mar 15, 2013, at 2:01 PM, spilrules t...@tomstock.us wrote: I am guessing at this point that the DC inboard jack has diedbut why? Any other thoughts are gladly accepted! Very likely the DC in board has failed. The jack seems to be a common failure point, not surprising considering the abuse it takes. I think I have heard of people repairing them, usually resoldering the jack. -- I have repaired a lot of G4 Power Books and for me the most troublesome DC board have been the 1.67 A1138 models, some are the jack from abuse and some are the board, a mutimeter will tell you which it is. There are two 1.67's so besure if you have to buy one that you get the corect unit:-) John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
