Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

On Nov 2, 2003, at 12:32 PM, PowerBooks wrote: Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2003 12:38:26 +0200 Subject: Screwdriver for P5xx series From: nathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, after doing some looking around on AppleFritters, I've decieded to mod a 520c with a 540 mobo and NuPower 167mhz PPC upgrade on board.

Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

Well, after doing some looking around on AppleFritters, I've decieded to mod a 520c with a 540 mobo and NuPower 167mhz PPC upgrade on board.. The thing is, do I need a speial screw driver? I also have a 1400cs that needs a mobo replacement.. The problem is it looks like someone tried to

Re: Refresh my memory for installing 7.5.3 > 7.5.5

Thanks Jeff. Yes, I was really wondering if I could create my own BOOTABLE 7.5.3 CD (as a more convenient option)? Apparently it was once available on Gamba's site, but was removed for space considerations. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks. Gary On Nov 2, 2003, at 1:32 PM, PowerBooks wr

Re: Powerbook 520c screen issue

I have exacvtly the same problem, so any replies to your question will help me too. Could it be simply a loose/bad cable/connector? cheers, gianfranco > I recently acquired a used Powerbook 520c. It's in fairly good > condition with one major exception: essentially the screen is very > dim. In n

Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

>I got a nice 3" T8 driver by a German company called Wiha Wihas are good. Not materially better than the $1.98 Crapsmans, though. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Ca

Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

>You need a #8 Torx, and most of the 'multi-bit' type driver kits aren't >long enough to reach down into the recesses in the bottom of the case. Get your #8 (and also a #6, if you're replacing the floppy) from Sears. About $1.98 each. The extensions are at least 2" long. If you insist upon a l

Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

on 11/2/03 8:57 PM, Bruce Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I got a nice 3" T8 driver by a German company called Wiha in a local > electronics shop for about $3.50, iirc. Well made. Sears also sells 'em > I'm told. --- thanks for the info. Well definatly look into it... -- PowerBooks is s

Re: Screwdriver for P5xx series

On Sunday, November 2, 2003, at 03:38 AM, nathan wrote: Well, after doing some looking around on AppleFritters, I've decieded to mod a 520c with a 540 mobo and NuPower 167mhz PPC upgrade on board.. The thing is, do I need a speial screw driver? You need a #8 Torx, and most of the 'multi-

Screwdriver for P5xx series

Well, after doing some looking around on AppleFritters, I've decieded to mod a 520c with a 540 mobo and NuPower 167mhz PPC upgrade on board.. The thing is, do I need a speial screw driver? I also have a 1400cs that needs a mobo replacement.. The problem is it looks like someone tried to