Re: Weird OSX Install on Lombard

2002-04-15 Thread Phil Jewett
> Head on over to this URL. Seems there is a CPU problem with OS X. > > http://www.macfixitforums.com/php/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=Forum35 > > > On 4/12/02 1:20 PM, "Phil Jewett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > what's the known problem? is

Re: Weird OSX Install on Lombard

2002-04-12 Thread Phil Jewett
i tried but it said i needed the installer update first! argh... - Original Message - From: Jeremy Derr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: G-Books <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Weird OSX Install on Lombard > At 4.23 PM -0400 4/12/02, Ph

Re: Weird OSX Install on Lombard

2002-04-12 Thread Phil Jewett
r the 128 meg stick was out of spec for OS X or the known problem with > Lombards and OS X with extra memory. Mine had 320 total with no problems but > the new owner did not want the extra RAM. > > > On 4/12/02 12:06 PM, "Phil Jewett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > &g

Re: Weird OSX Install on Lombard

2002-04-12 Thread Phil Jewett
spec for OS X or the known problem with > Lombards and OS X with extra memory. Mine had 320 total with no problems but > the new owner did not want the extra RAM. > > > On 4/12/02 12:06 PM, "Phil Jewett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I've been

Weird OSX Install on Lombard

2002-04-12 Thread Phil Jewett
I've been trying for 2 months to install OSX on my Lombard 333. OS 9.2 runs great on it. The OSX installer always quit at the same time no matter what I did. I removed the 128 meg ram module in my top slot leaving only the stock 64 in the bottom and now suddenly the installer is fine and is curren

cleaning powerbooks

2002-04-05 Thread Phil Jewett
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Re: good security device for a powerbook?

2002-04-05 Thread Phil Jewett
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installer quits

2002-03-28 Thread Phil Jewett
i've been trying to install osx on my lombard forever and whenever i get to the point where the installer is configuring for installation i get a blue screen and the above message. ideas? since then it just freezes when it gets to the "configuring installation" part. always at that point. g3/333

Re: Internal Fan movement in Lombard

2002-03-26 Thread Phil Jewett
and Type 10 errors when i try to use an installer -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available a

Re: Internal Fan movement in Lombard

2002-03-26 Thread Phil Jewett
i'm not sure what the problem is. i bought a brand new 20 gig HD and 2 new 128 meg RAM chips for the thing. i have a very hard time getting an OS installed (8.6-10X) and when i'm able it doesn't stay stable. i've tested the drive with everything from Norton to my Apple Technician CD's but i can't

Internal Fan movement in Lombard

2002-03-26 Thread Phil Jewett
i'm investigating the possiblity of a heat problem in my Lombard 333 and i noticed that as my book is sitting and on and i look in the side near the battery to see the fan, i notice that it isn't moving. is that normal? -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Elect

Re: Lombard DVD question

2002-03-22 Thread Phil Jewett
ay first. > > Gary > > Phil Jewett wrote: > > > where can i get one? ebay? > > > > thanks for the help > > - Original Message - > > From: Dick Grable <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: G-Books <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday,

Re: Lombard DVD question

2002-03-22 Thread Phil Jewett
lot. My Lombard > works fine with this setup to play DVDs (VM must be off). > > > On 3/22/2002 6:59 AM, "Phil Jewett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > if i have a lombard 333 that came with a CD drive and not a DVD drive can > > just buy one and insert

Re: Lombard DVD question

2002-03-22 Thread Phil Jewett
i was also wondering what i might use my PCMCIA slot for? i already have dsl so i don't need a modem. what are these zoomed video cards? thanks again - Original Message - From: Phil Jewett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: G-Books <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 22, 200

Lombard DVD question

2002-03-22 Thread Phil Jewett
if i have a lombard 333 that came with a CD drive and not a DVD drive can just buy one and insert it or is the required hardware not on the logic board? thanks -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives |