PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Kevin Groder
Hi, I have a Wallstreet 300 mHz running OSX. It has been working fine until recently when it started to simply go black. It then will not restart without much effort... using force restart, pressing the power on key, jiggling the power plug. Weird. When it does finally start up the battery

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Luis Autrique
KG, When this happens, are you running on batteries? If you are, your battery is the culprit, you should replace it. Luis On Feb 12, 2004, at 6:52 AM, Kevin Groder wrote: Hi, I have a Wallstreet 300 mHz running OSX. It has been working fine until recently when it started to simply go black.

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Wayne Schneck
Kevin: This same problem cropped up with my Wallstreet. In the beginning, it was only one or two forced restarts, then it was fine. By the time I ripped all my hair out in frustration, it was taking up to 30 (yes, 30) forced restarts. I went through the usual suspects; ram, processor board,

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Kevin Groder
Actually, I am usually on the adapter?! Is there a way to test the battery to see if it's trash? Kevin On Feb 12, 2004, at 9:09 AM, Luis Autrique wrote: KG, When this happens, are you running on batteries? If you are, your battery is the culprit, you should replace it. Luis On Feb 12,

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Kevin Groder
Ah... great. Thanks for the insight and your time. Do you have the names of any of these repair companies? Kevin On Feb 12, 2004, at 9:31 AM, Wayne Schneck wrote: Kevin: This same problem cropped up with my Wallstreet. In the beginning, it was only one or two forced restarts, then it was fine.

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Wayne Schneck
Here are the companies I found which repair powerbooks: powerbookguy.com pbparts.com powerbooktech.com powerbookmedic.com wegenermedia.com Most of these companies also sell pulled parts in working condition if you feel like undertaking the repair yourself. I think the flat rate for service was

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 12/02/04 09:55, Wayne Schneck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are the companies I found which repair powerbooks: powerbookguy.com pbparts.com powerbooktech.com powerbookmedic.com wegenermedia.com Most of these companies also sell pulled parts in working condition if you feel like

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Shawn Harley
I've had excellent results with powerbooktech.com FWIW Shawn On Feb 12, 2004, at 9:55 AM, Wayne Schneck wrote: Here are the companies I found which repair powerbooks: powerbookguy.com pbparts.com powerbooktech.com powerbookmedic.com wegenermedia.com Most of these companies also sell pulled

Re: PB G3 Blacks out, won't restart

2004-02-12 Thread Shawn Harley
Kevin, Check the March 2004 MacAddict. On page 64, Battery Life. I'm guessing the 4 digit number displayed would be the mAh of the battery? Shawn On Feb 12, 2004, at 9:41 AM, Kevin Groder wrote: Actually, I am usually on the adapter?! Is there a way to test the battery to see if it's trash?