Keyboard Source

Hi all, Several of my non Japanese friends and myself are looking to replace the Japanese keyboards on our 5300 and 500 series Does anyone know a source or have an idea how much they would cost? A friend will be visiting the Napa Valley area from the 18-22 July so I am hoping she could then

5300 REA

Hi all, This is kind of a gripe and a favor to ask. I have a PB 5300 I recently bought second hand here in Tokyo. Unfortunately the screen is starting to separate at the seams and some plastic bits crumbled out. Having heard about the Apple Repair extension program on the list and looked

Re: powerbook file assistant

Actually my PB 520 has it on it, I can _TRY_ and e-mail it to you, not sure how, but I'm working on it. It is actually a free standing PROGRAM, which I have never gotten to work. - Original Message - From: Frank Modica <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: PowerBooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturd

Re: 5300 REA

>Hi all, > >This is kind of a gripe and a favor to ask. > >I have a PB 5300 I recently bought second hand here in Tokyo. > >Unfortunately the screen is starting to separate at the seams and some >plastic bits crumbled out. > > Having heard about the Apple Repair extension program on the list an

Re: PB 5300c PRAM battery

>It would appear that the PRAM battery in my "new" 5300c is dead. >Does anyone know the manufacturers model or part number of the >battery itself. I've got the Apple part number but I'm looking to >just replace the battery. I actually have one sitting here doing nothing. You're welcome to it

Re: 5300 REA

I just sent in a 5300 for a client. The item to watch for is date stamp made inside the battery compartment. If your machine has one, then it has already passed through the REA program and can not go the second time. Apple will send an Airborne Overnight Laptop package to your address (US) for fre

New 540c

Hi, I am brandnew to macintosh and living in Kuwait where it's very difficult to get the installation software.I've purshused a 2nd hand 540c powerbook which is locked by norton disklock - password required for access. It's got a 350MB hard drive, 36MB ram, 33MHZ speed and a stiffy drive (no cdro

Type of PowerBooks

I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? I remember awhile back when I was on the compact.macs list they did something like this and everyone responded what kind of compact Macs they had. So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? I've seen a lot of

A stupid question

Is it possible (with some kind of workaround) to get play-through to work on PowerBook 500s? I want to record something, but have to always use my Quadra, because the 540c doesn't have play-through. Thanks, Eric --- Sent on Eric's PowerBoo

Re: Type of PowerBooks

At 9:57 AM -0400 7/15/01, Eric Schwarz wrote: >I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard, aka Lombard) PowerBook 1400c with Newertech 250Mhz G3 iBook (original Blueberry) -- Esver Camacho mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: Type of PowerBooks

>I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >I remember awhile back when I was on the compact.macs list they did >something like this and everyone responded what kind of compact Macs they >had. > >So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? >I've seen a

Re: New 540c

> 1. Is there any way to gain access to the hard drive - > bypass the lock? Try depressing the "shift" key while the machine is booting. The start-up screen should say, "Welcome to Macintosh, Extensions Off." This is the equivalent of "safe mode" on the PC. > 2. If not, where can I download bo

Re: Type of PowerBooks

>At 9:57 AM -0400 7/15/01, Eric Schwarz wrote: >>I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on >this list use?< Wallstreet II PB 1400 CS (soon to be gone) Gene -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | R

Re: New 540c

On Sun, 15 Jul 2001 07:25:07 -0700 (PDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Oliphant Johannes) wrote: >Hi, > >I am brandnew to macintosh and living in Kuwait where >it's very difficult to get the installation >software.I've purshused a 2nd hand 540c powerbook >which is locked by norton disklock - password requir

Re: Type of PowerBooks

On Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:57:12 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Eric Schwarz) wrote: >So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? >I've seen a lot of postings abaout 1400s & 170s, and I know there won't be >that many Duos or 2400s since they have their own list. A 540C, but I have terminal lust

Re: Type of PowerBooks

> I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? I use a 170 nearly every day now. Not only does it keep my schedule and database files, but it also accesses the Internet with iCab and Eudora. It also scores IQ and personality tests for me! I also have a recently a

Re: BookEndz 500?

on 7/15/2001 11:03 AM, Somerset County Computer, Inc at [EMAIL PROTECTED] spoke of: > Not greed at all. I asked you what you had, it was nothing, although you > said you had all sorts of parts when in fact you had nothing to barter. > Surely you're not complaining about a $19.95 starting bid ???

Re: BookEndz 500?

One more thing before my rant is done: I don't think anyone (at least on here) would see spending $40 on the 'Buy it Now' when 540c usually sell for around $50 or less. I could get ANOTHER 540c and leave all my desktop stuff plugged in there, and take the other 540c with me out on the road...

Re: Apple & Hinges

on 7/15/2001 11:03 AM, Richard R. Waterfield at [EMAIL PROTECTED] spoke of: > Or drill and bolt like I did on a PB 145 and PB 520. I like to live > dangerously. One first looks to see what is underneath so as not to drill= > a > ribbon cable or the screen or something. = Yeah - don't want to dril

Starting CD with "c" key on 1400?

I am carrying on a rather silly conversation with someone on the Apple discussion postings. My 1400cs/166 started from day one by using the "c" key for the CD, although even the original software disk (OS 8) said to use the "finger dance" (which I use to start from a ZIP disk when I need to). T

Re: Type of PowerBooks

In a message dated 7/15/01 11:07:49, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? Powerbook G3 (Pismo) 400 MHz Powerbook 5300c - THIS MESSAGE TRANSMITTED ON 100% RECYCLED ELECTRONS JIM ZABOROWS

Re: Starting CD with "c" key on 1400?

>I am carrying on a rather silly conversation with someone on the >Apple discussion postings. My 1400cs/166 started from day one by >using the "c" key for the CD, although even the original software >disk (OS 8) said to use the "finger dance" (which I use to start >from a ZIP disk when I need

Re: BookEndz 500?

I see that no matter what I say, you're right in your mind. It's ok though. If you can't handle Ebay, at least the dock is up there for all of the inquiries to see what it is etc.. I won't go to the SWAP list for the same reasons you quoted for Ebay, so stalemate. We had a work- study student us

Re: BookEndz 500?

Don't forget to wipe and flush before you leave the bathroom. - Original Message - From: "Eric Schwarz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 10:39 AM Subject: Re: BookEndz 500? > One more thing before my rant is done: > > I don't think any

Does any body have a dead zip drive?

Does anybody have a dead zip drive that fits inside a powerbook 5300/ 1400/ 190/ 3400 series powerbooks. I have a zip drive that does not have a case that allows me to plug it into my powerbook 190cs. Any suggestions or does anybody have or knows where I can find the module casing for an interna

Re: Type of PowerBooks

At 9:57 AM -0400 7/15/01, Eric Schwarz wrote: >I have a PowerBook 540c, a PowerBook 520, and a PowerBook 170. I have two PB100's, a 145, a 180, and a 1400c G3 on the way, plus a bunch of Duos and 540's in parts. Paul -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small

Re: Apple & Hinges

In a message dated 7/15/01 8:51:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << > Or drill and bolt like I did on a PB 145 and PB 520 ... Yeah - don't want to drill any of those little components ... >> The PB500 series uses a magnesium stiffener component. Magnesium should *never* be altered ... by dril

Re: BookEndz 500?

If I wanted to know about ebay listings, I would go to ebay. If you posted something here fishing for prices, you should have just gone to ebay to start with. There is enough "I just listed this on ebay" in the regular Usenet groups without getting it emailed to me by this list. It was an

Type of PowerBooks

(PowerBooks) 7/15/01 11:03 AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? Own 100, Duo230, Duo280c, 520(PPC Upgrade), 190. Mainly use the 520. Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and...

Re: Type of PowerBooks

In a message dated 7/15/01 8:20:12 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >> PB140 upgraded to a PB170/8 MB/500 MB/MacOS 7.1 PB170, in pieces, which was the "donor" for the above PB140-to-PB170 conversion PB520c/12 MB/320

Re: BookEndz 500?

Ok, thanks. - Original Message - From: "Terry Holtrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 12:35 PM Subject: Re: BookEndz 500? > If I wanted to know about ebay listings, I would go to ebay. If you > posted something here fishing for p

Re: Type of PowerBooks

<< I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >> PowerBook G3 series (Wallstreet) iBook (dual USB) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Tit

Type of PowerBooks

Here's the top 3, although there is a tie for 2nd: #3 100 with 3 #2 520/520c with 4 #2 170 with 4 #1 1400 with 5 Wow! I can't believe the turnout so far Eric --- Sent on Eric's PowerBook 540c Visit http://schwarztech.cjb.net Check out the

Re: BookEndz 500?

on 7/15/2001 12:41 PM, Somerset County Computer, Inc. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] spoke of: > I see that no matter what I say, you're right in your mind. It's ok though. Same with you, so it is okay. > If you can't handle Ebay, at least the dock is up there for all of the > inquiries to see what it is

Re: Type of PowerBooks

I have a PowerBook (Pismo)... Am I on the right list? R :o) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale! | Save on Mac s

Re: Type of PowerBooks

On Sun, 15 Jul 2001, Eric Schwarz wrote: > So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? --A 5300, a 1400cs (dead screen now), and an iBook (yes, I know it's not a PB...). Cheers, Judy Perry -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicsh

List Netiquette

I updated the Netiquette page this morning to address some recent issues involving signatures, name calling, vulgarity, perceived threats, and when it's appropriate to mention an auction on the list. Some of these are good general netiquette guidelines; others are specific to the Low End Mac f

Re: Type of Powerbooks

I have a 190. I use it networked to a PC via a null-modem cable for Internet sharing, and for work while traveling. (By the way, I haven't got any answers on my screen contrast dimming problem. Is this a common problem? Should I replace the screen? The inverter board? Air-condition the room

Re: Type of PowerBooks

I've got (in order of purchase): PowerBook G3 Series (Wallstreet II) PowerBook Duo 230 PowerBook 5300cs The Wallstreet is a clear winner for most used computer that I own (I've got 8 other Macs in various states of usability) making it what I use for just about _everything_. Being mobile is ju

Re: BookEndz 500

Listen, Ed, I don't want to get in a flame war nor a pissing contest with you about this, so let's just end this, okay? Eric --- Sent on Eric's PowerBook 540c Visit http://schwarztech.cjb.net Check out the new look & the updated LiveLine --

Re: BookEndz 500

I'm pulling off this list anyway, so enjoy. You could have kept it off list but you like to see yourself write, so I've continued for your pleasure. - Original Message - From: "Eric Schwarz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 12:45 PM Su

Re: Type of PowerBooks

currently a 5300ce 117Mhz, active matrix screen, 1.2 gig hard drive, 64MB RAM, OS 8.6, internal Zip Have owned two PB 145Bs, a PB 170 (loved that active matrix screen), and a 520C with a 540 daughtercard (33Mhz '040) looking forward to possibly moving up to a 3400, since the form factor is th

Re: 5300 REA

> >I have a PB 5300 I recently bought second hand here in Tokyo. >[...] > > Having heard about the Apple Repair extension program on the list and >>looked it up on the TIL. >> >>The serial number on my powerbook would seem to qualify it for the repair > >program. > >The trackpad is usually re

Re: Type of PowerBooks

PowerBook 540c, PowerBook 145B, PowerBook 100, all in great shape! :-)Heather the Mac Girl -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale!

Re: Type of PowerBooks

Pismo 400 1400cs/166 Ciao, J.D. -- "Most of the change we think we see in life is Is due to truths being in and out of favor." - Robert Frost -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurb

Re: Type of PowerBooks

Okay, there we go: Macintosh Portable Macintosh Portable Backlit PowerBook 100 (2x) PowerBook 140 PowerBook170 PowerBook 145B PowerBook 160 PowerBook180c PowerBook Duo 230 PowerBook 165 PowerBook Duo 270c PowerBook 520 PowerBook 540c PowerBook 150 PowerBook 190 cs PowerBook 5300 ce PowerBook Duo

Re: Type of PowerBooks

At 9:19 PM + 7/15/01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Okay, there we go: > >Macintosh Portable >Macintosh Portable Backlit >PowerBook 100 (2x) [snip] ad nauseum What, do you collect Mac laptops? Where's this museum? -- Esver Camacho mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gold Coast M

Re: Type of PowerBooks

Jef- You have an awesome collection! You could start a PowerBook/Newton Museum. I have 10 Macs, only 3 of which are PowerBooks. Next, I want a 1400c or a 5300c for my collection. You should collect 'em all! :-)Heather the Mac Girl -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and...

Re: New 540c

> Nope! There is no unix (afaik) that supports the 540 due to the oddball > 68lc040 chip in it. The only 68k unix that is available is one of the bsd > clones, either netbsd or freebsd. That's not *entirely* accurate. You might, emphasis on might, have a specific version of the LC040 that is not

Re: Type of PowerBooks

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Jef- You have an awesome collection! You could start a PowerBook/Newton > Museum. I have 10 Macs, only 3 of which are PowerBooks. Next, I want a 1400c > or a 5300c for my collection. You should collect 'em all! :-)Heather the Mac > Girl Heather, I'm trying to, just sta

Re: Type of PowerBooks

A worthy goal, collecting them all! :-)Heather the Mac Girl -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale! | Save on Mac softw

Re: Type of PowerBooks

I've got a Pismo and an iBook > From: Eric Schwarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 12:01:56 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Subject: Type of PowerBooks > > Here's the top 3, although there is a tie for 2nd: > #3 100 with 3

Re: Type of Powerbooks

on 7/15/01 3:21 PM, (PowerBooks) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > << I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list > use? >> I have a PowerBook 5300. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Ref

Offlist Please

> Don't forget to wipe and flush before you leave the bathroom. Ya left off about washing hands! Nobody wants to get E Coli. :-P Since this particular thread has reached such puerile level, it is well past time to take it offlist. It should have been there all along. -- PowerBooks is sponso

The Endz?

My final thought: (to whom it may concern) I just want to say a few things to complete this whole mess - First of all, this whole thing wasn't about,"Oh no, I didn't get the BookEndz, I'm gonna go cry. Waa waa waa." It was about ethics. It was more or less you saying, "Screw you" to me. > You

Re: Type of Powerbook

<< I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >> PB 5300c -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sal

PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

OK, in a couple of months I am going to get another PowerBook (will be my 4th). Financially speaking, it's going to be between a 5300c or a 1400c. I don't really care if either is only the 117MHz model, as I only run older software, and I should point out that my main Mac is the Power Macintosh

powerbook use

1400c, 1 gig, 48mb, enet, 33.6, 9.1 Chris -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale! | Save on Mac software -- Shop Softw

Re: Types of Powerbooks

Well, to throw my 2 into the list! PowerBook G3 400mhz (Bronze) IBook G3 300mhz Lots of desktops too! Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titani

Re: Type of PowerBooks

on 7/15/01 6:57 AM, Eric Schwarz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? Just one: a PowerBook 190cs. Waiting on a cable to plug it in to a CDROM drive, has no OS on it at the moment. I have seen a lot of people saying that the 190/5300 don't have a

Re: Type of PowerBooks

on 7/15/01 2:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, there we go: > > Macintosh Portable > Macintosh Portable Backlit > PowerBook 100 (2x) Wow. Woulda been easier to just say "Look at LEM's PowerBook list. I've got just about all of those!" :) -- Alex Allee [EMAIL P

Re: Type of PowerBooks

> > > Wow. Woulda been easier to just say "Look at LEM's PowerBook list. I've got > just about all of those!" :) > -- Alex, what is LEM's PowerBook list?? Jef (ignorant in Holland) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com

Re: Type of PowerBooks

> So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? > I've seen a lot of postings abaout 1400s & 170s, and I know there won't be > that many Duos or 2400s since they have their own list. > a 3400c, a 5300c and 2 520c's ... what can i say, i'm so hooked i'm working on a website for used pow

Re: Type of PowerBooks

on 7/15/01 5:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Alex, what is LEM's PowerBook list?? > > Jef (ignorant in Holland) LEM = Low End Mac, the host of this list. Go to and click on PowerBook/iBook under Computer Profiles. Lists all the 'Books with links to pages with info on all

Re: Type of PowerBooks

--- Eric Schwarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on > this list use? PowerBook 165 PowerBook 5300cs = -Peter Hummers __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail ht

Re: Type of PowerBooks

>So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? I have just a PB 190cs. I had access to my father's 3400c a few years ago, but it died most spectacularly around the time that its warranty expired. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

>OK, in a couple of months I am going to get another PowerBook (will be my >4th). Financially speaking, it's going to be between a 5300c or a 1400c. I >don't really care if either is only the 117MHz model, as I only run older >software, and I should point out that my main Mac is the Power Macintos

Re: The Endz?

I normally don't get involved in flame-wars but I have to stand behind Eric Schwarz. He is bright and articulate beyond his years, which is part of the problem. He is not as old as most would imagine and therein lies the problem. His financial resources are VERY limited but his enthusiasm for M

Re: Type of Powerbooks

3400c Pismo 400 >> Eric wrote: So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? Beverly -- "Acoustic Mac" column at Low End Mac: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/index.html -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | R

Re: Type of PowerBooks

I am the proud owner/operator of a PB 150, PB 190 (Grayscale) and a PB 5300c. I also,as of this weekend, own 102 Mac desktops/towers. I know what some of you are thinking: the Dude needs a Check-Up from The Neck-Up Sorry...I smoked cigarettes for 33 years, and needed a substitute addiction

5300 REA TIL doc

hey, can someone send me the TIL document that covers the PB 5300 REA? I can't find it on Apple's site. Thanks, Mark _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Major Problems for some 1400's with Sonnet Upgrade

After a casual stroll through the archives, I noticed that my post about the Sonnet upgrade processor did not make it to the list, precisely because of the problems I was having with the processor. As a last resort, I emailed Sonnet. The result: about 10% (so their figure) of 1400's with some v

Re: Type of PowerBooks

--- Eric Schwarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on > this list use? PowerBook 100 PowerBook 170 PowerBook 165 They all are in good shape but need batteries in a big way :~( --Dirk Lenentine -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Troublesome PB 5300 (long)

First, the technical: 24MB RAM, 750 MB HD, 10.4 in. active LCD, OS 8.1, broken floppy drive. For about a year, it has been starting up unreliably: it will boot to the Mac OS/Welcome to Macintosh screen, begin to load the OS, and freeze once the progress bar has progressed about a quart

Re: Major Problems for some 1400's with Sonnet Upgrade

>After a casual stroll through the archives, I noticed that my post >about the Sonnet upgrade processor did not make it to the list, >precisely because of the problems I was having with the processor. >As a last resort, I emailed Sonnet. The result: about 10% (so their >figure) of 1400's with

Re: Type of PowerBooks

I'm currently using a 466Mhz WallStreet PDQ, 256MB Ram, 18GB Toshiba Drive. Option VST SuperDisk drive and NewerTech FireWire PC Card. Nice little machine, but the hinge is finally going out on me. My replacement is a Lombard which is in the shop for some component level repairs. But since it was

Re: 5300 REA TIL doc

>hey, can someone send me the TIL document that covers the PB 5300 REA? I >can't find it on Apple's site. I just typed in 5300cs in the Search engine and it brought me to a page of many choices, including the REA. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electr

Re: Major Problems for some 1400's with Sonnet Upgrade

Hmm I recently upgraded my 1400 with a Sonnet G3 and I believe was running 8.6. I did not experience any problems. Of course, shortly after upgrading, I experienced the tragic impact adjustment and now can't do anything at all with my 1400 as the upgrade reset my appletalk connection and I

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

Overstock.com had some 3400/200s on sale for $299. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > OK, in a couple of months I am going to get another PowerBook (will be my > 4th). Financially speaking, it's going to be between a 5300c or a 1400c. I > don't really care if either is only the 117MHz model, as I only r

Re: Troublesome PB 5300 (long)

Mark: Your intial description sounds like the problems I was having with a 3400/200 w/32 mb RAM. It would randomly boot ok and then randomly freeze. I traced the problem to a bad RAM module. I replaced the module, and it works fine all the time now. Gary Mark Romberg wrote: > First

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

>Overstock.com had some 3400/200s on sale for $299. Thats a pretty good price. Mad Dog -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale! |

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

Just noticed they raised the price to near $500. They have the 5300cs for $299 right now. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=24310&key=Other Brands Tom & Lisa P wrote: > >Overstock.com had some 3400/200s on sale for $299. > > Thats a pretty good price. > > Mad Dog >

Powerbook manuals

I need a tech manual for the Powerbook 540c (PDF version) can anyone help? David Robinson -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Enter to win a FREE Titanium G4 PowerBook! -- | & CDRWs on Sale!

Re: 5300 REA

IIRC one of the main repair items of the REA is plastics! and IIRC the bezel for the screen, but definately on the mobo case. The power plug being the more popular reason for the repairs. I'd follow Remy's comment and politely bug Apple/Japan. The REA ends about June 2002. In a message date

Re: Powerbook manuals

At 9:43 PM -0500 7/15/01, David Robinson wrote: >I need a tech manual for the Powerbook 540c (PDF version) can anyone >help? >David Robinson At 5:12 PM -0400 6/21/01, Peter Hummers wrote: >Hi! This link has Apple manuals for Macs and more ... Technical and users >guides, in PDF format > >http://w

Re: PB 5300c PRAM battery

At 10:36 PM +1000 7/15/01, Remy Davison wrote: > >It would appear that the PRAM battery in my "new" 5300c is dead. >>Does anyone know the manufacturers model or part number of the >>battery itself. I've got the Apple part number but I'm looking to >>just replace the battery. >I actually have one

Re: Type of PowerBooks

At 9:57 AM -0400 7/15/01, Eric Schwarz wrote: >I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >I remember awhile back when I was on the compact.macs list they did >something like this and everyone responded what kind of compact Macs they >had. > >So, I'm asking: What k

Re: Powerbook manuals

Thanks, but the links on this site don't seem to work. David Robinson Paul Nelson wrote: > At 9:43 PM -0500 7/15/01, David Robinson wrote: > >I need a tech manual for the Powerbook 540c (PDF version) can anyone > >help? > >David Robinson > > At 5:12 PM -0400 6/21/01, Peter Hummers wrote: > >Hi!

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c.

Not quite true. I checked Overstock.com. The $299 price is for a 5300cs. THe 3400 price is $495. Jim R. --- Gary Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Overstock.com had some 3400/200s on sale for $299. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Jim Richter Austin, TX

Re: Type of PowerBooks

>I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list use? >I remember awhile back when I was on the compact.macs list they did >something like this and everyone responded what kind of compact Macs they >had. I have: Powerbook 150 Powerbook 180 Powerbook 520c Duo 280c