Pismo repairs

NOTE: Just tried removing the HD altogether, and disconnecting HD cable, and upon restart I got a flashing Q mark, then was able to boot from CD. Do you think it's the HD cable, or the whole HD logic board connector? Would the latter require a new logic board?

Pismo repairs

Am finally cleaning out our last few Pismos, now fixing them up for sale. Have found two that are giving me problems: 1) Pismo 500 had a ruined hard disk cable: the part that connects the HD to the logic board had a hole burned in it! I replaced the cable and popped a new HD in there, then trie

Re: Lombard and HP printer issue

On Feb 27, 2005, at 1:25 PM, Brian Renfrow wrote: Recently acquired a new HP 7660 printer on eBay for next to nothing, but there's one issue I can't resolve. With the printer connected to the USB port on my Lombard 333 running 10.2.8, if the computer goes to sleep, it refuses to reawaken, forcin

How do current iBooks fare in multimedia apps like iMovie or Garageband?

I was wondering... How do current iBooks fare in multimedia apps like iMovie or Garageband? Currently I own a SLOW Pismo G3 with a 5400rpm hard drive, and 768mb of RAM. I've been thinking of upgrading to an iBook rather than a more expensive Powerbook. Does the slower 4200 rpm hard drive hamper

Re: FinderPop like utility for OS X

On Feb 27, 2005, at 1:02 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Have a brand (new to me) Pismo, first OS X laptop. On my desktops I use my Kensington trackballs that have a button set to control-click, but I am NOT going to lug around a mouse to use with my new laptop. Under OS X there used to be a utility ca

Re: FinderPop like utility for OS X

On Feb 27, 2005, at 1:02 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Have a brand (new to me) Pismo, first OS X laptop. On my desktops I use my Kensington trackballs that have a button set to control-click, but I am NOT going to lug around a mouse to use with my new laptop. Under OS X there used to be a utility ca

Re: RAM for Powerbook (brand/where)

I've purchased two 256MB PC100 modules from pbfixit.com without any real hassle. Their prices are pretty good. http://www.pbfixit.com/cart/catalog/category_11_RAM_page_1.html -nils -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Re

Re: Lombard HD

I'm quite enjoying the 20GB Seagate Momentus drive I picked up for my Wallstreet. I went with Seagate for their reputation. This drive should also work in your Lombard without problems. -nils > What is good Hd to replace the 6 gig HD in my Lombard? > Michael & Sharon Vogt <>< -- G-Books is spo

FinderPop like utility for OS X

Have a brand (new to me) Pismo, first OS X laptop. On my desktops I use my Kensington trackballs that have a button set to control-click, but I am NOT going to lug around a mouse to use with my new laptop. Under OS X there used to be a utility called FinderPop, which among a number of other thi

Re: Problems with USB hub and Pismo

On Feb 26, 2005, at 12:41 AM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: So I've jiggled the plug in the back of the hub, and everything powers up as expected, along with the dim indicator lights gleaming back up to their full brightness, indicating proper power levels. Is my hub going bad and/or AC adapter for the h

Lombard and HP printer issue

Recently acquired a new HP 7660 printer on eBay for next to nothing, but there's one issue I can't resolve. With the printer connected to the USB port on my Lombard 333 running 10.2.8, if the computer goes to sleep, it refuses to reawaken, forcing one to use the "three finger" restart. This be

Re: Back up when traveling

On 2/26/05 6:41 AM, "Peter Saint James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm assessing back-up strategies to use while doing some extended > traveling. It seems that a portable external hard drive might be > better than trying to carry a stack of DVDs. Or is there a better > solution? > > One issu