Re: G3 Power adapter problem
I have a replacement yoyo. On 9/3/02 1:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] typed: Hello List: I have a G3 Pismo. The Apple 45W Power Adapter is sparking at the point where the plastic covered wire attaches to the power plug that inserts into the back of the computer. Can this be fixed, or must it be replaced. How much? Where should I look for least expensive replacement? Tks. Dave -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: G3 Power adapter problem
Sorry fellow listers Thought that all the LEM Lists replied to original sender only :( On 9/3/02 2:26 PM, R Farrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] typed: I have a replacement yoyo. On 9/3/02 1:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] typed: Hello List: I have a G3 Pismo. The Apple 45W Power Adapter is sparking at the point where the plastic covered wire attaches to the power plug that inserts into the back of the computer. Can this be fixed, or must it be replaced. How much? Where should I look for least expensive replacement? Tks. Dave -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
powerbook 520c/520 monitor
I have a powerbook 520c upgraded to ppc that i am unable to see the screen. I also have a 520, i switched screens and both work ok on the 520. When the grayscale screen is on the 520 ppc, you can hold it in sunlight and see the screen, the only thing that you can see that is instantly wrong is at the bottom of the screen the brightness window is showing. It will go away for a little while if you try to adjust it with the brightness control on the side of the monitor but it will return shortly and you never have a change in the screen. Also you are unable to see or adjust the contrast control. When the screens are mounted on the 520 they both work and are visible. The 520 ppc is operating 8.5 the 520 is operating 8.1 Anybody had this problem before or got a idea as what to try?? Thank You, Bob -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
PowerBook Video adapter
Ok, so I just got my neato 5300ce. I've been playing with it all day long, and I'm currently trying to load up the WaveLAN silver drivers so I can use it on my WiFi network... Which leaves my 5300cs still completely headless with a broken LCD ribbon cable. I do have the original video card, though, supporting external monitors. So my question is this: If I get a video adapter (to fit the funky connector on the back of the 'cs) to attach a Mac monitor, zap the PRAM, then start up, will the external monitor come to life? Will it mirror, or is it a true second monitor? Since the 'cs is headless, I can't very well open the Monitors control panel to change settings if the external display does not mirror the built-in one... :-( 2nd question: Exactly which cable do I need to attach the monitor? Is the adapter the same for the 5x0 line? Any other PowerBooks share the same connector? Thanks for the info... Drew -- Having graduated (with a physics BS :-P), I will be using the email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please update your address book. http://homepage.mac.com/alk/ Anyone can fly, all you have to do is throw yourself at the ground and miss. -Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: PowerBook Video adapter
In a message dated 9/3/02 6:32:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, so I just got my neato 5300ce. So did I. It has many problems including a bad battery (or a bad power card, I can't tell which at this point ... I'm currently using my own battery with some success) and a crashed floppy drive. The drive ruined my Disk Tools floppy, but good! So much for it being a deal ... I'm contacting the seller tomorrow by e-mail. Oh, and do use a copy, not the originals, of any installation materials when you go to install the system ... just in case. The hard disk comes wiped clean, which is certainly not a problem. Forewarned is forearmed ... put your PB List deal 5300ce under a very powerful microscope. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: PowerBook Video adapter
Hi Peter, Was this a 5300 from a dealer and if so who ? About 2 weeks ago a dealer posted a special on 5300's and 3400's too, and I wonder if you bought one of those ? I was tempted to get one until I saw your post. Hope to hear from you. Regards, Akhil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/3/02 6:32:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, so I just got my neato 5300ce. So did I. It has many problems including a bad battery (or a bad power card, I can't tell which at this point ... I'm currently using my own battery with some success) and a crashed floppy drive. The drive ruined my Disk Tools floppy, but good! So much for it being a deal ... I'm contacting the seller tomorrow by e-mail. Oh, and do use a copy, not the originals, of any installation materials when you go to install the system ... just in case. The hard disk comes wiped clean, which is certainly not a problem. Forewarned is forearmed ... put your PB List deal 5300ce under a very powerful microscope. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300ce Special Problems - Was: PowerBook Video adapter
In a message dated 9/3/02 7:49:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was this a 5300 from a dealer and if so who ? About 2 weeks ago a dealer posted a special on 5300's and 3400's too, and I wonder if you bought one of those ? I was tempted to get one until I saw your post. Well, I'll not name names in public, but yes, there were these four posts: 1) a $99 special on 5300ce's, posted to this List; I responded to this one, 2) a lower priced super special just for selected List subscribers; I responded to this one, too, perhaps (not sure ... see below) after I had already responded to the first one, 3) a notice, apparently to responders to (1) and (2), that shipment would be delayed due to personal problems, and 4) a $99 special on 5300ce's posted to the USENET, in that order. Or, possibly, (2) came before (1) ... it's been a while. Right now I have 7.6.1 loaded onto the hard drive from a retail pack CD-ROM which supports all Macs, including the 5300 series. I'm using my own battery, my own charger and my own floppy drive, all borrowed from my 5300c. As I mentioned, the floppy drive supplied was completely crashed ... it destroyed my 7.6.1 Disk Tools diskette the first time I tried to boot (remember, there is NOTHING supplied on the hard drive, so a normal hard drive boot will fail), so I had to use a backup Disk Tools diskette (and my own, known-good drive, of course). The power system using the supplied battery and charger is problematic. Sometimes it would start to boot, but would then immediately power itself off. Substituting my own battery and charger seemed to solve these problems ... I think. But ... there could still be a power module problem as sometimes an attempt to boot results in a flup flup flup sound, not unlike that produced by a Mac 512K or a Mac Plus which has a bad analog board. Gr. I will attempt to run all the usual suspects of diagnostic tools before I deem this machine to be unusable. Clearly, something is going to have to be done about the floppy drive (not that I use floppies all that much ;-) ), even if everything else works themselves out. On a VERY positive note ... the high definition screen provided by the 5300ce is a SIGNIFICANT improvement over the 5300c and, of course, the 5300cs. Stay tuned ;-) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
OT(?) 5300ce issues (was Re: PowerBook Video adapter)
Well, I'm not entirely sure this is the proper forum for this discussion. I don't want to disparage anyone, and to the vendor's credit, I have done other business there with no issues. But seeing as how it was advertised on a LEM list, you probably all saw the ad for the 5300ce deal a few weeks back. My 5300ce from that deal does have it's own share of issues. It's in terrible cosmetic shape (case is scuffed badly, and there is a great big serial number engraved on the left side in big white letters about 1/4 tall. F-UGLY!) The case bottom belongs to a 190 series book, not a 5300 series book. The serial number is worn away and replaced w/ a sticker bearing (I presume) the correct serial number for the 'book. Sort of makes me think my 5300ce is a frankenbook, put together piece-meal like from spare parts. Oh, and the insides of the case are in no better shape - plastic tabs broken off everywhere. Needless to say, I transplanted the guts to my pristine condition (though unworkable, thanks to a broken display data cable) 5300cs case. I had some initial trouble upgrading the OS, but that's normal w/ a machine w/ NO CD-ROM and no built-in ethernet... So, I'm not entirely happy. Email me off list if you want more details about the transaction. Indeed, caveat emptor. Peace, Drew P.S. - I still need help w/ that video adapter question! Any takers? -- Having graduated (with a physics BS :-P), I will be using the email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please update your address book. http://homepage.mac.com/alk/ Anyone can fly, all you have to do is throw yourself at the ground and miss. -Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: OT(?) 5300ce issues (was Re: PowerBook Video adapter)
In a message dated 9/3/02 9:34:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I'm not entirely sure this is the proper forum for this discussion. I don't want to disparage anyone ... Nor do I. My 5300ce from that deal does have it's own share of issues. It's in terrible cosmetic shape (case is scuffed badly, and there is a great big serial number engraved on the left side in big white letters about 1/4 tall. F-UGLY!) Ah ... but it IS the actual serial number of the unit. At least it was on my unit. The case bottom belongs to a 190 series book, not a 5300 series book. The serial number is worn away and replaced w/ a sticker bearing (I presume) the correct serial number for the 'book. Sort of makes me think my 5300ce is a frankenbook, put together piece-meal like from spare parts. Mine had two serial number stickers ... an Apple one and a Avery stick-on one ... both bearing the same number, and these being the same number that was engraved on the side. Oh, and the insides of the case are in no better shape - plastic tabs broken off everywhere. I haven't broken the seal of my unit ... I might have to exchange it or return it if the power and other problems don't correct themselves in the course of time. Right now, the machine is working OK on my floppy drive, my battery and my charger. Needless to say, I transplanted the guts to my pristine condition (though unworkable, thanks to a broken display data cable) 5300cs case. I had some initial trouble upgrading the OS, but that's normal w/ a machine w/ NO CD-ROM and no built-in ethernet ... I plan on doing a mind meld as well, so I'm not as concerned with the case's cosmetics issues. I would have been concerned if the screen was flawed, but the screen cleaned up very nicely. So, I'm not entirely happy. Email me off list if you want more details about the transaction. Indeed, caveat emptor. I think things will work out ... I'm optimistic at this point. I plan to extensively retest the provided battery and charger, as the basic machine now seems to be reasonably functional. If all is well ... and I do hope it is ... then the only issue is the crashed floppy drive. Peter. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
HELP: PB1400 with Viking 56k PC-card modem
Hello! I am the proudly new owner of a Powerbook 1400cs. It came with a partial OS 7.5.3 installation so I got rid of it and installed 7.6.1. As I were not able to get the modem going and I saw in a web page about the 1400 that OS 8.5 was best suited for the 1400, I went for it (currently I only have 16Mb installed so 8.6 was not suitable, as it needs 24Mb to install) I have installed the modem script and have configured everything (PPP, modem port, ...), following the manufacturer's guide. But the system keeps telling me there is no answer from the modem (I got same error with 7.6.1). Is there a terminal program I could use to check Hayes commands?. Any hint about getting a PC-card modem going in the 1400? Thanks! JOSE -- 73 EB5AGV / EC5AAU - JOSE V. GAVILA La Canyada - Valencia (SPAIN) Vintage Radio: http://jvgavila.com Vintage Test Equipment: http://jvgavila.com/testeq.htm European Boatanchors List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/euro_ba_swap -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Question about 1400cs display
Hello! My 1400cs is very nice except for the modem trouble I have commented (see my previous message) and an LCD issue: mainly on gray patterns I get some kind of 'interference', as scanning lines passing by (hope you understand my poor explanation). I have found that changing the monitor type modify the 'interference', getting best results with the 's-RGB' setting (I have not found a PB1400 specific mode) Is this a known issue?. Is there a way to get rid of it? Thanks! JOSE -- 73 EB5AGV / EC5AAU - JOSE V. GAVILA La Canyada - Valencia (SPAIN) Vintage Radio: http://jvgavila.com Vintage Test Equipment: http://jvgavila.com/testeq.htm European Boatanchors List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/euro_ba_swap -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
