Re: OS9 for PB 3400c
On Saturday 21 January 2006 16:41, josephc22 wrote: You might take a look at Nisus Compact ( http://www.nisus.com/free/ Login_nw.php ). It's free, it's quick, and it's reasonably full featured. That's exactly what I was looking for - thanks. -- @+ -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
Re: OS9 for PB 3400c
On Jan 20, 2006, at 3:32 PM, PowerBooks wrote: From: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OS9 for PB 3400c Thanks for the info. I'm now thinking I may stay with 8.1, but I've hit a possible show-stopper anyway - can't find my Word 6 CD (if it was on CD to start with). I guess I could try copying the Word folder over to my Beige G3 and then copy it back afterwards. Or I might Google around for a freeware text editor. Don't need much more than simple text editing really. You might take a look at Nisus Compact ( http://www.nisus.com/free/ Login_nw.php ). It's free, it's quick, and it's reasonably full featured. -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
Re: OS9 for PB 3400c
I use AppleWorks 6 and I like it, I know your opt for freeware, but if you are thinking about an office suite AppleWorks is great! On 1/19/06, Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the info. I'm now thinking I may stay with 8.1, but I've hit a possible show-stopper anyway - can't find my Word 6 CD (if it was on CD to start with). I guess I could try copying the Word folder over to my Beige G3 and then copy it back afterwards. Or I might Google around for a freeware text editor. Don't need much more than simple text editing really. -- @+ Steve -- Have a Nice Day! /\/ () /-\ |-| \/\/ () () |) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
OS9 for PB 3400c
Being laid up for a while with a bad back, I'm rediscovering the joys of my old PB 3400c. The only problem is that the software installation has become somewhat ratty after years of installing/uninstalling stuff. Given there's nothing irreplaceable on it at the mo', I've decided on a fresh OS reinstall. The disks I have are 8.0 with an 8.1 update. I wondered if there are benefits to updating to 9.1. I'm mainly going to be running Word 6 and a browser (any recommendations on the latter?). Email wouldn't come amiss, either. I also want to install a PC card wi-fi adapter to connect to my main Linux box (which is running atalk). I've seen a number of 9.1 install CDs for sale on eBay. Any gotchas I should be aware of? Some mention that they're for G3s and up - so I guess they're 'New World' discs - is that right? I just want to be sure I'm getting the right thing before dropping any money on this. Alternatively, anyone on this group with an install CD they know will work on a PB 3400c and willing to part with it for money? Appreciate any advice. -- @+ Steve -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
Re: OS9 for PB 3400c
--- Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The disks I have are 8.0 with an 8.1 update. I wondered if there are benefits to updating to 9.1. I'm mainly going to be running Word 6 and a browser (any recommendations on the latter?). Email wouldn't come amiss, either. I also want to install a PC card wi-fi adapter to connect to my main Linux box (which is running atalk). I installed 9.1 for a while. There are some hoops you need to jump through because there is some problem with initializing the HD with the new setup utility. I bet you can find the proceedure if you Google it. It seems that I had to get a utility (I think it is called I wish I were or something lik e that) which would change the gestalt number in order to allow 9.04 to turn into 9.1 on my 3400. In all honosty, I have now gone back to a wiped disk and a re-install of 8.6. The machine seemed to have freezing issues far too often in 9.1 and I really have no need for the extra overhead of 9 on my 3400 (180). It really seems much happier back in 8. If you had a 240, or a specific software which required 9, there may be a slightly better case to install. Good luck. -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
Re: OS9 for PB 3400c
On Thursday 19 January 2006 21:42, Don Wakefield wrote: In all honosty, I have now gone back to a wiped disk and a re-install of 8.6. The machine seemed to have freezing issues far too often in 9.1 and I really have no need for the extra overhead of 9 on my 3400 (180). It really seems much happier back in 8. If you had a 240, or a specific software which required 9, there may be a slightly better case to install. Thanks for the info. I'm now thinking I may stay with 8.1, but I've hit a possible show-stopper anyway - can't find my Word 6 CD (if it was on CD to start with). I guess I could try copying the Word folder over to my Beige G3 and then copy it back afterwards. Or I might Google around for a freeware text editor. Don't need much more than simple text editing really. -- @+ Steve -- 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:powerbooks@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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
Re: PB 3400c
Brian Mahoney wrote: FYI to Roger, I just picked up a battery on Ebay that supposedly works with a 3400c, which is what I bought it for although it's not the same model number as the original. Cheap, 17 bucks including shipping. Let me know if you want the url, if you can't find it there. Some company in Utah. Might help if yours is fried. bm Brian, Thanks for the info but my battery isn't the problem, this issue occurs even when just using AC. Roger -- 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: PB 3400c
Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c the backlightbulb was broken and it rebootet as soon as i removed the battery... Have you reset the powermanager ? have you exchanged the board with the powermanagement (the borad with the pins for the battery) ? What happens if you remove the battery and run them with cable only ? -- +---+ | () Gruesse/regards [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | /\ Manfred Guentnerwww.serv.de.eu.org | +---+ -- 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: PB 3400c
Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfuntioning. Roger Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c the backlightbulb was broken and it rebootet as soon as i removed the battery... Have you reset the powermanager ? have you exchanged the board with the powermanagement (the borad with the pins for the battery) ? What happens if you remove the battery and run them with cable only ? -- 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: PB 3400c
Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfunctioning. Roger Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c the backlightbulb was broken and it rebootet as soon as i removed the battery... Have you reset the powermanager ? have you exchanged the board with the powermanagement (the borad with the pins for the battery) ? What happens if you remove the battery and run them with cable only ? -- 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
Re: PB 3400c
Easter egged. Do tell :) What easter eggs have you found on the 3400? On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:07:11 -0500, Roger Volk (Contractor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfuntioning. Roger Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c the backlightbulb was broken and it rebootet as soon as i removed the battery... Have you reset the powermanager ? have you exchanged the board with the powermanagement (the borad with the pins for the battery) ? What happens if you remove the battery and run them with cable only ? -- 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
Re: PB 3400c
Phil, Easter egging is a Navy term for blindly substituting parts when you have No */?@ idea what you are doing or what the actual failure mechanism is. Roger Phil Cook wrote: Easter egged. Do tell :) What easter eggs have you found on the 3400? On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:07:11 -0500, Roger Volk (Contractor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfuntioning. Roger -- 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: PB 3400c
Oh sorry. My mistake. There is also a term called easter eggs that expresses sometimes a few key combinations to show you something out of the ordinary. See example below: Egg Name: Application Switcher Credits Works On: Mac OS 9 Manufacturer: Apple How it Works: 1. Click and drag down Application Switcher box (upper-right pull-down menu) to 'undock' App Switcher. 2. Run enough programs (5-7) and do not hide their names to make a box big enough. 3. Make a text clipping in Simple Text or elsewhere with the following three words: Secret About Box 4. Select it and drag to desktop to make a clipping. 5. Now drag the clipping file into the App Switcher box. Special Notes: Tested on MacOS 9.2.2. Not regression-tested, but I suppose it works in MacOS 9.x. Is there a 3400c easter egg? On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 14:01:57 -0500, Roger Volk (Contractor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phil, Easter egging is a Navy term for blindly substituting parts when you have No */?@ idea what you are doing or what the actual failure mechanism is. Roger Phil Cook wrote: Easter egged. Do tell :) What easter eggs have you found on the 3400? On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:07:11 -0500, Roger Volk (Contractor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfuntioning. Roger -- 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
Re: PB 3400c
Easter egging is a Navy term for blindly substituting parts when you have No */?@ idea what you are doing or what the actual failure mechanism is. Usually called shotgunning in computer-speak. -- 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: PB 3400c
Just a wild assed guess, but IBM think pads go directly into sleep when they decide the battery is too low, regardless of what the battery actually shows. Bruce - Original Message - From: Roger Volk (Contractor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 6:09 AM Subject: Re: PB 3400c Manfred, I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime and 1 gives an audible click on the audio before the sleep light illuminates solid, and 1 is just dead, I have tested all components in a known good machine and everything tests good except the logic boards, testing on the machines that will startup, and all would at one time, but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were malfunctioning. Roger Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c the backlightbulb was broken and it rebootet as soon as i removed the battery... Have you reset the powermanager ? have you exchanged the board with the powermanagement (the borad with the pins for the battery) ? What happens if you remove the battery and run them with cable only ? -- 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 -- 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: PB 3400c
FYI to Roger, I just picked up a battery on Ebay that supposedly works with a 3400c, which is what I bought it for although it's not the same model number as the original. Cheap, 17 bucks including shipping. Let me know if you want the url, if you can't find it there. Some company in Utah. Might help if yours is fried. bm -- 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
PB 3400c
I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Thanks Roger -- 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: PB 3400c
I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Thanks Roger If you put your ear near the powerboard, do they make a slight, high pitched whining sound ? If so, that is what I call the Whine Of Doom, which, as far as I can tell, is terminal. I dont know what causes, it, and I have tried transplanting several chips with no success. Kind of a bummer, that appears to be the problem in most terminal 3400/3500. Mad Dog -- 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: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
At 6:18 PM -0400 9/27/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/27/04 5:01:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a recently aquired PB 3400c Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The 3400c's adapter is 45w. That's a FAQ. The 3400's adapter supplies 48W at 24V. The Duo 230 requires 24W at 24V. As long as the voltage is the same and the power rating of the supply is higher than the computer's requirement it's okay. In other words this is fine. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- 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
PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
Hello! I have a recently aquired PB 3400c Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Also, would it be a stupid thing for me to try to put OSX on the 3400c with Xpostfacto? It has 80 mb ram, and a 4gb hd, and a 200mhz 603e. Thanks ~ Ben ~ -- 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: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
On Sep 27, 2004, at 3:46 PM, Ben wrote: Hello! Hello I have a recently aquired PB 3400c Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Yes Also, would it be a stupid thing for me to try to put OSX on the 3400c with Xpostfacto? Yes It has 80 mb ram, and a 4gb hd, and a 200mhz 603e. Well that would make it not only stupid, but impossible. Thanks ~ Ben ~ Anytime! Enjoy your powerbooks! -- 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: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
Lol. Thanks. ~ Ben ~ - Original Message - From: Dan Palka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: Re: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question On Sep 27, 2004, at 3:46 PM, Ben wrote: Hello! Hello I have a recently aquired PB 3400c Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Yes Also, would it be a stupid thing for me to try to put OSX on the 3400c with Xpostfacto? Yes It has 80 mb ram, and a 4gb hd, and a 200mhz 603e. Well that would make it not only stupid, but impossible. Thanks ~ Ben ~ Anytime! Enjoy your powerbooks! -- 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
Re: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
In a message dated 9/27/04 5:01:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a recently aquired PB 3400c Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The 3400c's adapter is 45w. Craig W. (on a 1400c/400 wifi'd by Proxim WaveLAN) Atlanta, GA Power corrupts. Absolute power's a blast. -- John Fund -- 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: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
It still works fine. I've used an iBook yo-yo adapter with my Duo for years and years. On Sep 27, 2004, at 5:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The 3400c's adapter is 45w. -- 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: PB 3400c Duo 230 Question
At 5:29 PM -0500 9/27/04, Dan Palka wrote: It still works fine. I've used an iBook yo-yo adapter with my Duo for years and years. On Sep 27, 2004, at 5:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The 3400c's adapter is 45w. They are both 24V. The 3400's adapter supplies 2A while the Duo only needs 1A. That's fine, the power supply only what the computer can draw. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- 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: PB 3400c too dim
Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The standard mac gamma is brightest, but still not bright enough for my taste. Is there any way to fix this? It is running system 8.6. Thankyou, DS Phelps backlight almost certainly burning out. bummer. You can fit a new one but i think its easiest to replace the entire screen assembly. Ben -- The VidaVerde Seed Collection 14 Southdown Avenue, Lewes East Sussex, BN7 1EL Excellent Vegetables For the Kitchen Garden: Illustrated Catalogue at http://www.realseeds.co.uk Or call 01239 821107 for a paper copy. -- 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: PB 3400c Wireless Network
On Saturday, September 04, 2004, at 01:11PM, Mr Scott Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, fellow listers! I was wondering if it would be possible to use my 3400c on a wireless network that I currently have set up with 2 PC laptops? I wouldn't be looking to swap files between the PB/PCs, just would like to enable the PB access to my cable modem through the network. I'm using a D-Link (b) router. Any help/thoughts would be greatly appreciated! We have two PowerBook 3400c on a wireless network with not only Mac desktops, but also Windows desktops and laptops (Sony Vaio and IBM ThinkPad). Because I did not want to bother with driver hacks or patches, we use MacWireless 802.11b PCMCIA cards, which have worked flawlessly out of the box. With this card, your OS does not matter, as it supports OS 7.5.5 through 9.2.2. This issue has been discussed numerous times on this List. Others have successfully used PC cards of assorted brands, most of which cost less than the MacWireless card. You may wish to search the List archives. -- 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: PB 3400c too dim
Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (180 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The standard mac gamma is brightest, but still not bright enough for my taste. Is there any way to fix this? It is running system 8.6. Thankyou, DS Phelps Is the software controls and brightness button dont work, it is likely something in the screen hardware. Maybe a backlight tube failing ? Mad Dog Well, it's not that they don't work. They do affect the brightness, it just doesn't go quite high enough in my opinion. Is the backlight tube failing the ONLY explanation left? If so...bummer. Does that require a new display? Thanks. -- 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
PB 3400c too dim
Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The standard mac gamma is brightest, but still not bright enough for my taste. Is there any way to fix this? It is running system 8.6. Thankyou, DS Phelps -- 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: PB 3400c too dim
Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The standard mac gamma is brightest, but still not bright enough for my taste. Is there any way to fix this? It is running system 8.6. Thankyou, DS Phelps Is the software controls and brightness button dont work, it is likely something in the screen hardware. Maybe a backlight tube failing ? Mad Dog -- 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
PB 3400c battery issue
Hello, My powerbook 3400c running OS 8.6 has this quirk: The battery level display near the date and time is gradually getting lower and the battery level display in the bottom control strip is getting lower as time passes by. I tried to put the computer to sleep while AC power is connected and it doesnt seem to recharge the battery, that is, the battery level display isnt getting higher. I leave the AC power connected to the electrical socket while the computer is turned off at night or when I am not using it and that doesnt increase the battery level displays either. Any suggestions? Eric -- 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: PB 3400c battery issue
The battery could be shot. There is a discharge utility you could try. _ Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 -- 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
[2] PB 3400c 180 16/1.8HD for sale
Greetings everyone, I have two non-functioning 3400c/180 that I want to get rid of. I am assuming they have the motherboard non-start issue that I've been reading on this list(already tried a new p-ram battery). I just don't have the interest to fix them myself, so I'm now hoping I can find a good home for these PB. They are in good condition, they just no longer turn on. It would make a very good computer for parts. One of them will come with an extra battery. I have a 12xCD-ROM and floppy module, AC adapter, 32-meg RAM mod., and a PCMICA 56k modem w/ x-jack. One of them has built-in ethernet. Please feel free to e-mail me for pics and other questions. I am not willing to part out the machines yet, but rather if someone wants to buy one of the powerbooks I am open to negotiating the parts that goes with it. So if you are interested, make me an offer. Thanks for looking, Vic Duong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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: [2] PB 3400c 180 16/1.8HD for sale
--- Vic Duong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings everyone, I have two non-functioning 3400c/180 that I want to get rid of. I am assuming they have the motherboard non-start issue that I've been reading on this list(already tried a new p-ram battery). I just don't have the interest to fix them myself, so I'm now hoping I can find a good home for these PB. They are in good condition, they just no longer turn on. It would make a very good computer for parts. One of them will come with an extra battery. I have a 12xCD-ROM and floppy module, AC adapter, 32-meg RAM mod., and a PCMICA 56k modem w/ x-jack. One of them has built-in ethernet. Please feel free to e-mail me for pics and other questions. I am not willing to part out the machines yet, but rather if someone wants to buy one of the powerbooks I am open to negotiating the parts that goes with it. So if you are interested, make me an offer. Thanks for looking, Vic Duong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Vic, Please email pics. Thanks, Bob __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.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
Re: PB 3400C Logic Board
Hi, Thanks for all the replies, a few more questions: 1. How can I tell if the problem is in the logic board or the power supply board? 2. Are both easily replacable? 3. How do I reset Power Manager? I was told to hold the reset button in the back for a few minutes... is that it? I've done it many times and nothing changes. 4. What do you suggest I do? The PB works good, except for the date thing, the non-charging main battery and a few unexpected freezes or shutting off (these rarely happen) I'd like to get it working again, especially the main battery. It's annoying having a PB that HAS to be plugged in all the time. I've opened it and changed the PRAM batteries, there's no leak. Thanks again. Gabriel Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 15:00:25 -0500 From: gponz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PB 3400C Logic Board Message-id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested , it seems the problem lies with the logic board. 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. 2. The main battery will not charge. It worked ok and suddenly one day it would not charge no matter what I do. If I disconnect the power supply the PB shuts off instantly, which means the battery doesn't even have a second of life. 3. It does strange things once in a while, like freezing for no reason or shutting off suddenly. My questions are: 1. Where can I get a logic board? 2. How much will it cost approximately? 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? Thanks for the help. Gabriel -- 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: PB 3400C Logic Board
on 06/02/03 4:35 PM, gponz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Thanks for all the replies, a few more questions: 1. How can I tell if the problem is in the logic board or the power supply board? 2. Are both easily replacable? 3. How do I reset Power Manager? I was told to hold the reset button in the back for a few minutes... is that it? I've done it many times and nothing changes. You've done this with NO power source available -- no AC adapter, no battery (possibly even no PRAM battery, but that may be an old wives' tale)?? And that's the Power button, not the reset button you're supposed to press, I believe. 4. What do you suggest I do? The PB works good, except for the date thing, the non-charging main battery and a few unexpected freezes or shutting off (these rarely happen) Have you tried another battery? I'm wondering if the 'intelligent' battery circuitry has bit the big one on you. (Anyone in the listening audience know if that would produce these symptoms??) I'd like to get it working again, especially the main battery. It's annoying having a PB that HAS to be plugged in all the time. I've opened it and changed the PRAM batteries, there's no leak. Thanks again. Gabriel Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 15:00:25 -0500 From: gponz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PB 3400C Logic Board Message-id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested , it seems the problem lies with the logic board. 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. 2. The main battery will not charge. It worked ok and suddenly one day it would not charge no matter what I do. If I disconnect the power supply the PB shuts off instantly, which means the battery doesn't even have a second of life. 3. It does strange things once in a while, like freezing for no reason or shutting off suddenly. My questions are: 1. Where can I get a logic board? 2. How much will it cost approximately? 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? Thanks for the help. Gabriel - Eric. -- Eric Strobel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) = Political correctness is anti-freedom!!! Speak the truth!!! = -- 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
PB 3400C Logic Board
Hi all, A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested, it seems the problem lies with the logic board. 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. 2. The main battery will not charge. It worked ok and suddenly one day it would not charge no matter what I do. If I disconnect the power supply the PB shuts off instantly, which means the battery doesn't even have a second of life. 3. It does strange things once in a while, like freezing for no reason or shutting off suddenly. My questions are: 1. Where can I get a logic board? 2. How much will it cost approximately? 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? Thanks for the help. Gabriel -- 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: PB 3400C Logic Board
My questions are: 1. Where can I get a logic board? 2. How much will it cost approximately? 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will give you upgrade info. eBay will surely be able to provide you with a G3 processor and the mfg's site will probably have installation instructions. I've picked up a couple G3 processors off of ebay for around $100 and they worked great! Especially my G3-enabled 1400!!! -- 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: PB 3400C Logic Board
on 5/29/03 4:28 PM, Tim Earp at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My questions are: 1. Where can I get a logic board? 2. How much will it cost approximately? 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will give you upgrade info. eBay will surely be able to provide you with a G3 processor and the mfg's site will probably have installation instructions. I've picked up a couple G3 processors off of ebay for around $100 and they worked great! Especially my G3-enabled 1400!!! Except, of course, the original post was regarding a 3400, which is not processor-upgradable. Furthermore, since the problem was not related to the processor so much as it is to the power handling, upgrading the processor wouldn't relieve the reported problem. - Eric. -- Eric Strobel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) = The odds are greatly against you being immensely smarter than everyone else in the field. If your analysis says your terminal velocity is twice the speed of light, you may have invented warp drive, but the chances are a lot better that you've screwed up. = -- 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: PB 3400C Logic Board
4. Can I upgrade to a G3? http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will give you upgrade info. eBay will surely be able to provide you with a G3 processor and the mfg's site will probably have installation instructions. I've picked up a couple G3 processors off of ebay for around $100 and they worked great! Especially my G3-enabled 1400!!! Except, of course, the original post was regarding a 3400, which is not processor-upgradable. Furthermore, since the problem was not related to the processor so much as it is to the power handling, upgrading the processor wouldn't relieve the reported problem. - Eric. Well, he could upgrade to G3 by way of a Kanga logic board... So it is possible... ;-) A motherboard from a PowerBook G3 (original, also known as 3500 or Kanga) is a direct swap for the 3400 motherboard, though I seem to recall there being some RAM compatibility issues with modules greater than 32MB in size or below a certain speed... Someone with more knowledge than I should set me straight if I'm wrong. Peace, Drew -- Author of ClassicStumbler email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.alksoft.com/ Want to know if your neighbor has Wi-Fi? Find out with ClassicStumbler 1.6! Now with REAL cheese! http://www.alksoft.com/classicstumbler.html -- 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: PB 3400C Logic Board
Just had a very similar machine. It turns out that the PRAM battery was not only bad but had leaked all over the logic board in about a 1 inch diameter. You might want to have a look there and see what's happening... -Scott -- 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: PB 3400c/240 startup problems
My guess would be a bad Power Supply board? You got hte machine in pieces... Why was it in pieces? How long since it had been running? What do you know about the parts you put back in it, good or bad? Check the voltage coming out of your AC Adapter with a mutli meter to make sure it's correct. Cheers, Sionnach __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.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
PB 3400c/240 startup problems
I have a PB 3400c/240 that came to me in pieces. I reassembled it and during reassembly I replaced the Pram battery as it was easy to do at that point. On power up the sleep light came on solid, reset the machine with the button on the back, light went out, machine still would not startup, even with command, option, power. Reset Power Manager, still no joy and using the reset button on the rear of the machine only toggles the sleep light on and off, my other 3400c stars up about 60 secs after resetting. Anybody???:( Thanks Roger -- 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
pb 3400c behaving strange
Hi everybody!! I have a pb 3400c that's behaving very strange... maybe someone out there can help me. Here's what's happening: If I plug the pb to the AC and start it up, it works ok, except for the date, which is always wrong... I already changed the PRAM battery twice, so that's not it. Someone told me it could be the logic board... but the machine works as normal once I change the date. Other problem is that the main battery doesn't charge, so if I pull the plug the pb dies, I have to keep it connected all the time. This is strange, since the battery was working fine one day, and suddenly it died, it didn't last less or anything. I think the power adaptor has a loose cable or something, because if I move it (the plug that connects to the pb), it sometimes doesn't work. Could this be the problem with the main battery? or with the PRAM I hope I explained myself. Thanks for the help Gabriel -- 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: pb 3400c behaving strange
Your date being wrong is usually a sure sign that something is wrong with the PRAM battery. (Yes, I read that you've changed it twice.) A bad PRAM can also be the cause of oddities experienced when working from battery power. Have you tested both PRAM batteries you put in the machine to make sure they were OK? When you initially changed the PRAM battery, had the original battery corroded onto the Mother Board or the connector for the PRAM? I'd check the voltage on the PRAM battery and check the cable that the PRAM connects to (if memory serves it plugs into an extension cable...) Make sure the connection is seated well. Make sure the cable is kinked the way it is routed. If you have a multi meter, check continuity on the extension cable from the PRAM. The plug being loose at the rear of your powerbook is generally caused by a broken solder joint where the plug attaches to the Power board... I suppose all of your trouble could be power board related, but I'd start there... Cheers, Sionnach __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.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
Re: pb 3400c behaving strange
Gabriel: Did you try resetting the power manager? The power socket itself could be the problem with the battery not charging. If the socket has a problem, like being loose, the battery may not getting the charging power it needs and the computer may not even get power. You probably did diagnose it yourself. Dan in AZ gponz wrote: Other problem is that the main battery doesn't charge, so if I pull the plug the pb dies, I have to keep it connected all the time. This is strange, since the battery was working fine one day, and suddenly it died, it didn't last less or anything. I think the power adaptor has a loose cable or something, because if I move it (the plug that connects to the pb), it sometimes doesn't work. Could this be the problem with the main battery? or with the PRAM I hope I explained myself. -- 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: pb 3400c behaving strange
fuse look for one 125v 5a - Original Message - From: sirksd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:52 AM Subject: Re: pb 3400c behaving strange Gabriel: Did you try resetting the power manager? The power socket itself could be the problem with the battery not charging. If the socket has a problem, like being loose, the battery may not getting the charging power it needs and the computer may not even get power. You probably did diagnose it yourself. Dan in AZ gponz wrote: Other problem is that the main battery doesn't charge, so if I pull the plug the pb dies, I have to keep it connected all the time. This is strange, since the battery was working fine one day, and suddenly it died, it didn't last less or anything. I think the power adaptor has a loose cable or something, because if I move it (the plug that connects to the pb), it sometimes doesn't work. Could this be the problem with the main battery? or with the PRAM I hope I explained myself. -- 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
Re: pb 3400c behaving strange
fuse look for one 125v 5a - Original Message - From: sirksd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PowerBooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:52 AM Subject: Re: pb 3400c behaving strange A fuse on the power board ? Mad Dog -- 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: pb 3400c behaving strange
The plug being loose at the rear of your powerbook is generally caused by a broken solder joint where the plug attaches to the Power board... I suppose all of your trouble could be power board related, but I'd start there... well I was there inside the PB 3400c AND the solder joint is just placed on the mobo stabilized ONLY through the solder joint, if you manage to solder it again it will still be very fragile, so I put in one extra cable from over one of the joints (- sadly that was not enough, better though) - but i did not find a good big enough space to fit another cable in ! it is almost unbelievable that apple ever could have made anything that fragile ! someone here suggested epoxy glue after the soldering is done - but that could make the mobo itself crack ? since the force from wiggling the poweroutletchord is only apprehended by that solderjoint. by the way - it seems like PB 2400 batteries and powersupplys fits OK in the PB 3400 ! kenta -- -- 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: pb 3400c behaving strange
Gabriel: Did you try resetting the power manager? The power socket itself could be the problem with the battery not charging. If the socket has a problem, like being loose, the battery may not getting the charging power it needs and the computer may not even get power. You probably did diagnose it yourself. Dan in AZ can we have a cloussoup pic of that mobo with solder joints, please a link ??? anyone ? AND... my meager experience gave that the battery is powered from the same mobo connections as the battery, its not like an old taperecorder where the battery is side by side of the trafo, the battery (IF i remember correctly) connects from the opposite side of the mobo and there are only two cables inside the powersupplychord itself - earth and + (?) would seem silly (sillier ?) to split that alone + chord at the mobos solder joint - if it is anyroads joined up in the trafo ? maybe there are different kinds of power supplys (???) because the jack itself suggests 3 cables connected up inside - have you tried reconditioning your battery ??? and zappin it's internal pram (smart battery) does it get very hot when battery inside ? does the battery even try to fill up ? ours did not when the battery was dead, with the new battery itstarted filling/charging at once (the animated battery in the menu row). kenta and I am soo sorry for my terrible english sometimes --- ! when you have to fix yourself and dont have an electronic education its not so easy managing all those terms - not even in native tounge. I enjoy this list a lot ! -- -- 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
PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS
I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection of Macs at a reasonable price. I've never used a '3400 and I was curious as to how the speed of one with 32mb of ram would compare to my trusty old Powerbook 5300 CS with 40MB ram. Considering the fact that the 3400 has a 180 mhz processer compared to 100 in the '5300, plus a faster bus and a backside cache I would think it would be quite a bit faster? Has anyone actually used both machines that could give me some type of a percentage difference? I'm just trying to determine if I can justify the 3400 as a backup computer to my main laptop which is the Ibook clamshell 300 mhz at this point. Thanks! -- 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: PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS
victoria I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection of Macs at a reasonable price. I've never used a '3400 and I was curious as to how the speed of one with 32mb of ram would compare to my trusty old Powerbook 5300 CS with 40MB ram. Considering the fact that the 3400 has a 180 mhz processer compared to 100 in the '5300, plus a faster bus and a backside cache I would think it would be quite a bit faster? Has anyone actually used both machines that could give me some type of a percentage difference? I'm just trying to determine if I can justify the 3400 as a backup computer to my main laptop which is the Ibook clamshell 300 mhz at this point. Thanks! I have used both and i would say that the 3400 should be about 4 x as fast as the 5300 in everything. depending on what os you use. Victoria. -- -- 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: PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS
IMO, no comparison between the two in many respects in addition to speed. 3400 hands down. Cliff [EMAIL PROTECTED] (victoria) writes: From: victoria [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 19:55:41 +0100 victoria I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection of Macs at a reasonable price. I've never used a '3400 and I was curious as to how the speed of one with 32mb of ram would compare to my trusty old Powerbook 5300 CS with 40MB ram. Considering the fact that the 3400 has a 180 mhz processer compared to 100 in the '5300, plus a faster bus and a backside cache I would think it would be quite a bit faster? Has anyone actually used both machines that could give me some type of a percentage difference? I'm just trying to determine if I can justify the 3400 as a backup computer to my main laptop which is the Ibook clamshell 300 mhz at this point. Thanks! I have used both and i would say that the 3400 should be about 4 x as fast as the 5300 in everything. depending on what os you use. -- 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
PB 3400c PRAM Battery
Hi, I have a PB 3400c and I need a new PRAM battery, the promblem is that I'm currently living in Mexico and I don't know where to get one here. Where or what kind of store might have this battery? I read somewhere that it was part #922-2629, but what does this mean? Could I get it in a place like Radio SHak? Or could I get it shipped from the US? Does anybody know where I could buy it and have it sent to me? Thanks for the help. Gabriel -- 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: PB 3400c PRAM Battery
Well, I don't know where to tell you to go in Mexico :-) But I bought one for my 3400 from Ebay... Paid $11.00 for it. (Factory Apple Part). Don't know why I waited so long to change it. The PRAM battery in my 3400 (I knew it was dead for sometime) was actually starting to corrode and leak acid from the green plastic seal!!! Luckily, I got it out before the corrosion could do any damage to any of the system components. Cheers, Sionnach __ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.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
