on 5/23/04 8:23 AM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: Tom Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: startup problems with PBG3 > Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 06:44:55 -0400 > > Hi G-bookers, I recently acquired a PowerBook G3/300. I know next to > nothing about it's history, but it is in great physical condition. The > machine has no main battery, but I am using a good power supply. The > machine gives a good strong chime on startup, and the screen seems nice > and bright, but stays gray, with no pointer, just a gray screen. I > have not tested the internal battery, but wonder if a dead internal > battery might be the problem. Shall I change the internal battery? > Any suggestions? > Thanks, Tom Adams >
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