The saga continues, but I've reached"detente" with my ibook. By leaving BAD
enough alone, I've managed toget probes that were small enough to move--yet not
extract-- theheadphone plug that is still lodged in the jack. But by moving it,
theibook managed to finally boot back up! I'm now using it
Thanks so much all for the advice on how to strike. I just missed a colossal
deal on a refurbished Apple last night--moved too slow, but the locations you
suggested I scan are very much appreciated. The thought of having to be both
patient and deliberate simultaneously was at first a bit disconc
I don't know why anyone contributing or receiving this list could complain
about the value of information we get. That said, I did it! As a tip to the
other loyal viewers- like Betty suggested, frequent returns to the Apple store
list are rewarded. By getting up early and returning to the site,
> Ok. I've pulled my head out of the sand to realize that Apple may
> have changed it's terminology. Has the term, "iBook" been shelved to
> be replaced by "MacBook"? Tom, you suggested that the MacBooks can't
> take a hit, should I not go for the latest, but instead look for the
> older models of
There isn't any special tool to remove a broken prong that's stuck in
the power port of an iBook; this from Alan Carroll of macUpgrades
(disclosure: he's my husband). The remedy: have the power port replaced
(and get a new charger if it's missing a prong). You can take the iBook
to an Apple store
Constance Warner
> There isn't any special tool to remove a broken prong
> that's stuck in the power port of an iBook; this from
> Alan Carroll of macUpgrades (disclosure: he's my
> husband). The remedy: have the power port replaced
Does anyone know why Apple doesn't license someone to
make conn
The DC-in is a real weak point in the iBook. I envy the Macbook's
magnetic connection. We've had two iBooks damaged as well as the two
power supplies. I've successfully replaced the DC-in on an iBook
using the iFixit instructions. Painstaking, but not too bad. The part
was $29 pulus shippin
>I'd go for the MacBook over an iBook for one main reason -- the magnetic
>power plug. It's faster, more powerful, etc., and the price just went
>down. And the plug/tip won't break off in the power port if it's bumped.
Then there are those YouTube videos showing MagSafe melt downs. I am
amazed
>Does anyone know why Apple doesn't license someone to
>make connectors for other types of power. Say for
>example for a cars 12 volt lighter...
You mean like these... http://macwizards.com/acfinder/
* ==> QUICK LIST-COMMA
Tom Piwowar
>>Does anyone know why Apple doesn't license someone to
>>make connectors for other types of power. Say for
>>example for a cars 12 volt lighter...
>
> You mean like these... http://macwizards.com/acfinder/
I probably should have specified MacBook laptops, more
specifically MacBook Pr
>I probably should have specified MacBook laptops, more
>specifically MacBook Pro...
You lose. Maybe you should have bought a Dell?
* ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <==
* ==> the body of a
Not much better, but at least there are scads of them
available. Just make sure you make the right one with the right laptop.
They mostly fit all laptops, but the power supplies have different
wattages. (I just found that out, as I had to replace my DELL with a
different model, different pow
Constance Warner sez:
> There isn't any special tool to remove a broken prong
> that's stuck in the power port of an iBook; this from
> Alan Carroll of macUpgrades (disclosure: he's my
> husband). The remedy: have the power port replaced
What does Alan charge to replace the port? Apple has a f
Tom Piwowar
>>I probably should have specified MacBook laptops, more
>>specifically MacBook Pro...
>
> You lose. Maybe you should have bought a Dell?
I got tired of MS saying "Boy you're going to love all
of this great stuff we have coming down, just wait."
"Okay, we can't deliver all of the new w
>I was hoping that I could get Linux to work like I hoped,
>Mac seemed to most of what I wanted to do.
And speaking of a change in terminology, just fire up Terminal and you
will find yourself emersed in that black-hole known as Unix.
The things a Unix-geek can do with a command line are magical...
or is that monstrous?
- Original Message
From: Tom Piwowar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 3:19:00 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Change in Terminology AND broken iBoo
Paul Meyer
> The things a Unix-geek can do with a command line are
> magical... or is that monstrous?
Did you know that the flash videos are stored in a file on
the filesystem? Do you know where it is?
--
Take care | This clown speaks for himself, his job doesn't
Wayne D. | supply this, at l
Tom Piwowar
>>I was hoping that I could get Linux to work like I hoped,
>>Mac seemed to most of what I wanted to do.
> And speaking of a change in terminology, just fire up
> Terminal and you will find yourself emersed in that
> black-hole known as Unix.
Before I ever touched a MS-DOS system (pre
The command line also allows you to have carnal knowledge with yourself.
- Original Message
From: Wayne Dernoncourt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 3:48:53 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Change in Terminology AND broken iBooks
Tom P
I'm getting into this topic a bit late but:
The MacBook PRO is the one that may be more delicate, although
friends ho have them haven't had problems--yet. The MacBook
[replacing the iBook] is solid.
FWIW, my MacBook PRO was knocked off the table and landed face down
on the floor. I've had t
On Aug 26, 2007, at 1:49 PM, Arnold Kee wrote:
The saga continues, but I've reached"detente" with my ibook. By
leaving BAD enough alone, I've managed toget probes that were small
enough to move--yet not extract-- theheadphone plug that is still
lodged in the jack.
What part of the headpho
> The last question I have herethough is on
> eBay sellers. If I take the eBay route to purchase thenew one, I'm a
> bit skittish since I haven't purchased anything fromthere before.
> Have any of you purchased computers from someone morethan once?
> Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The best deals I've
You can always try this:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G3-12-Inch/50/
Be sure to use the page that keeps track of all the screws. Once you
open the iBook, you should be able to remove the broken part.
The saga continues, but I've reached"detente" with my ibook. By
leaving BAD enough a
The best deals I've found are on the Apple site, store.apple.com,
tag sale for refurbs--scroll down to the tag on the right. We've
bought several Macs and iPods at terrific discounts online from
Apple, and they carry a full warranty. Smalldog.com is also an
excellent reseller; their g
If yo
One place I have bought refurbished equipment from is Compgeeks, but
I am not sure if they have Apple computers at all.
Stewart
At 07:30 PM 8/28/2007, you wrote:
The best deals I've found are on the Apple site, store.apple.com,
tag sale for refurbs--scroll down to the tag on the right. We've
I took my iBook to the Apple Store today and they don't have a 'special
tool' to fix the broken plug tip. However, at our Mac club meeting I got
a terrific suggestion--dental tools. You know that scary looking narrow
curved hook think that they use to clean between teeth? I'm calling my
dentist
Oddly enough, Ace Hardware often sells dental tools - they are quite
popular in the hobby modeling market I think, as well as having a
variety of around the farm uses I gather.
Matthew
On Aug 29, 2007, at 1:04 AM, b_s-wilk wrote:
dental tools. You know that scary looking narrow curved hook
On Aug 29, 2007, at 1:04 AM, b_s-wilk wrote:
I took my iBook to the Apple Store today and they don't have a
'special tool' to fix the broken plug tip. However, at our Mac club
meeting I got a terrific suggestion--dental tools. You know that scary
looking narrow curved hook think that they use
Re: [CGUYS] Change in Terminology AND broken iBooks
> Constance Warner sez:
>> > There isn't any special tool to remove a broken prong
>> > that's stuck in the power port of an iBook; this from
>> > Alan Carroll of macUpgrades (disclosure: he's my
>>
Betty,
I recall seeing "dental tools" available at the
Sunny's Surplus on Wisconsin in Bethesda. Curved,
pointed, and small flat tips.
Chad
Need a vacation? Get great deals
to amazing places on Yahoo
Regretably, they went bankrupt.
On Aug 29, 2007, at 12:05 PM, chad evans wyatt wrote:
Betty,
I recall seeing "dental tools" available at the
Sunny's Surplus on Wisconsin in Bethesda. Curved,
pointed, and small flat tips.
For the record, it costs around $130 to replace the power port in an
iBook at macUpgrades. Alan guesses that the price is probably similar
at other authorized independent Apple resellers who do repairs.
This isn't pocket change, but it isn't $280 either.
Yes, but we replaced the motherboard in
Betty,
Yu can aso get the basic dental hook and probe in the health and beauty aids
section of your local Giant grocery store. Remember to floss after each reboot.
Clear skies,
John J Settle (longitude 76W 56' 30.34", latitude 38N 57' 22.06")
*
33 matches
Mail list logo
