Re: PB5300 - NiMH on fire

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3400c Display

Hello Folks, I have a number of working PowerBook 3400c displays with bezels all in decent shape. If anyone wants them please make an offer. I also have a larger box of other parts if anyone is interested. Thanks in advance, Jared Noska [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://users.chooseblue.coop

Re: PB 3400 + CD trouble

I would say it would be an OS problem. Have you tried a different CD module? And what OS and what CD module are you using (i.e. 6x) My 3400 PB doesn’t start up farther up than de startup sound when I Have the CD module inside. I tried another module, the same. I tried one of the CD module i

Re: Some questions about PB500 series batteries

Get Lind Battery for the latter problem. BP = Panasonic Cells BS = Sanyo Cells First of all, I was wondering, what is the difference between batteries with a serial number that starts with BS and batteries with a serial number that starts with BP? Second of all, I'm having yet another problem wi

Re: Trouble finding Brother HL-1870N printer on PB w/OS 8.6

That's about all I can think of. I would go to the Brother support website and see if there is any more information or any issues on installing on Mac OS 8.6. Jared Jared, Yes, I am using a network connection, and yes, all the cables are connected. I am using LaserWriter 8 (v. 8.5.

Re: PowerBook 540c Loose Hinge

Yes, you just need that. Ask questions if there is something that is unclear. I have had so much experience with these through the years it isn't even funny. Hi Jared, Could you share those instructions with me? I have the Apple Service manual (at least the one that has the take-

Re: OS 7.5.3

That's what I'll do. It's a good thing I just got my PowerBook so I don't have any programs installed yet. Would Netscape 3.01 still run if I installed a new system folder? -John It should -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.small

Re: Trouble finding Brother HL-1870N printer on PB w/OS 8.6

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Re: Trouble installing Brother HL-1870N printer driver on PB w/OS 8.6

Excuse me, put the extension in manually. J Greetings. This may be too specific a question. I have a Brother HL-1870N networked laser printer. I am trying to install the driver onto my PB2400c running OS 8.6. The driver is supposed to be compatible. The installation process appears to proc

Re: Trouble installing Brother HL-1870N printer driver on PB w/OS 8.6

Try putting the installation in manually. J Greetings. This may be too specific a question. I have a Brother HL-1870N networked laser printer. I am trying to install the driver onto my PB2400c running OS 8.6. The driver is supposed to be compatible. The installation process appears to proce

Re: OS 7.5.3

Can you somehow back up your stuff? On backup disks? You could also just install a new SystemFolder I do want my modem to work, so, how do I install OS 7.5.3 without loosing the contents of my hard drive? -John -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronic

Re: Internal modem won't work

I've got this before too. In this case OS 7.5.3 would be a better idea because of the modem support. I suspect that the drivers or else the modem is not supported by OS 8. Try the GV website. I am having a problem with the internal modem in my PowerBook 520. I can't get it to connect. It just

Re: OS 7.5.3

No. Keep OS 8. Mac OS 8 has always worked well for me. I read on a website that I would get the best performance on my PowerBook 520c with Mac OS 7.5.3, because I only have 12MB of RAM. I currently have Mac OS 8 installed. Do you think it would be faster with OS 7.5.3? -- PowerBooks is sponso

Re: PB 520c screw size

I don't know but I have a whole mess of them. They are the medium sized ones I believe. On my 520c, what size are those screws in the panel that hold the heat sink on? -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter T

Re: PowerBook 540c Loose Hinge

Don't be scared. If you need instructions, I can help you there. I was afraid of that. I know where to get a new back panel, just afraid that once I get the unit replaced, the LCD won't work. I am not usually this "squeamish" about doing computer surgeries, but for some reason this one just didn

Re: PowerBook 540c Loose Hinge

The hinges are probably broke or else the plastic is cracked where the screw goes in. To fix either problem, you either need new hinges or a whole new back panel. There is no easy fix; believe me. Any fix which involves drilling holes works for a while but doesn't hold up plus makes the who

Re: 3400c Li-Ion Battery?

Not joking at all. I once bought a lot of 2 NEW Li-Ion Batteries for $18 including the cost of shipping on e-Bay. They are very cheap there. I am sure with a little effort, I could get them for that price again. Jared For Lithium Ion? WHERE?! I might pick up two or ten at that price

Re: 3400c Li-Ion Battery?

I'd say you ought to just buy a new battery. They are less than $10 each brand new. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | S

Re: Powerbook 100 hard drive

Hello: I have a couple 240 meg 2.5 SCSI drives.. Whoever needed them I have some for a reasonable price. Thanks -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299

WTB: PowerBook Kanga

Hello, I know this is a pre-G3 list, but I feel the Kanga is really a faster version of the 3400c. Anyway, does anyone have one of these they no longer want/need. Anything you have is fine. Heck, even a 3400c possibly. Working or non working (it's all good). Thanks in advance, Jared (

Re: Powerbook 100 POP3 mail client

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Re: Powerbook 100 POP3 mail client

Try Eudora (earlier versions for 68k) Like version 1 On Jul 19, 2005, at 2:01 PM, Dr. Balogh Nándor wrote: Hi, I've a PB100 for more than 10 years. I haven't used it for about 8 years. I like to use it just for e-mailing (POP3 mailbox) and perhaps browsing. I have 4MB RAM and System 7.1 inst

Re: Gmail and OS 9.1

Sorry, I forgot to mention the version of Mozilla I was referring to. I don't think the older versions of Mozilla will work with Gmail, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I'm pretty sure only the latest Wamcom build of Mozilla is needed for accessing Gmail's site. That's what I figured. I didn't se

Re: Gmail and OS 9.1

Mozilla runs on any OS 8.6 or above machine. You just need to find the version that does. I believe it is either 1.2 or 1.3. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras s

Re: Safe and Secure

100% feedback - I wouldn't worry about them. Always use money Orders (USPS ) on eBay. Hey Everyone, I have a question that is OT. What do you guys suggest for making a purchase from someone you don¹t know? They don¹t have paypal, but their ³buying² on Ebay gives them a 100% feedback. The cost is

Re: 3400c hard drive ?

The drive may be going bad. I know that's not a positive way to put it, but it could be just a bad drive. You really should stick with a drive that came from a Mac when possible. It saves a lot of hassles in the long run, or so I've heard. I've copied the System Folder to the drive and tried t

Re: PowerBook 520 Screen Problems

If you need a screen I have a grayscale you can have for $10. Try adjusting the screen cable. On Apr 22, 2005, at 8:44 PM, John K. Perkins Jr. wrote: There are vertical white lines down the bottom half of my PB 520's screen. What could be wrong? It just started happening.

Re: should I get a G3 Kanga, 1400 or 2400?

The only thing I experienced with the card in at startup is that the machine doesn't recognize the card. It's been said by others that there are software "issues" with these cards, things like crashes if you try to start or shutdown with the card in place. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: PB1400c won't start

Good luck.. glad you resolved your problem! Jared <>< Well, I finally took the little PB into a shop today, and it looks like the power brick is the problem. Nothing registers on a multimeter when it is used. I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. They all really hel

Re: Kanga, 1400, 2400

drive, if possible. Which one is best? Caleb Jared Noska <>< PowerBook Rebuilding Sumner, Iowa50674 -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

Some one said something about needing to Apple ROM it. But other than that I think it should work. On Apr 3, 2005, at 9:34 PM, Jeff Hubatka wrote: The drive that was in my 520c (now my nephew's) is IBM. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://w

Re: PCMCIA card for USB ports

I'm not an expert but I believe Apple has a USB Card driver. Don't know much else besides that. On Apr 3, 2005, at 9:31 PM, bill f wrote: Hi Mac Experts, I would like to buy a PCMCIA card to get USB ports on my 3400c. Do you know if I normally need drivers to make it work with my Powerbook? Do I

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

Do you know where you would find this Hard disk Speedtools program? How would I use it. if it helps, the drives I have are around 270 meg. Thanks - Jared On Apr 3, 2005, at 4:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Would 2.5" SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Yes, bu

SCSI Hard drive question

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Re: How to get Service Manual for 3400?

whoopis.com - go under computer repair On Mar 30, 2005, at 6:39 PM, bill f wrote: Hi Powerbook experts, I've discovered that Service Manuals are available on CD. Someone is selling them for $3 plus $3 shipping on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=14906&item=5180380535&r

Re: 1400:

I don't know where you go exactly on the mozilla site but I believe it is something in older versions. I got one recently for my iMac which runs 8.6. I believe it was version 1.x?? On Mar 27, 2005, at 9:29 PM, Dale Hill wrote: I love Mozilla, but mine went down in flames about two months ago, an

Re: 1400:

I dont use one but try Mozilla On Mar 27, 2005, at 9:03 PM, Dale Hill wrote: I have a 1400C with 16 megs of ram. It is to the point that I can no longer sit at a desk unit - austeoarthritic of the back. Non- operable. I live in "podunk" America, and the fastest speed I can get on the Internet is

WTB - PowerBook 540c

would be a great addition. Also an AC adapter would be nice too. Thanks, Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free

How would you rebuild a 540c battery?

e way too expensive to buy new so I would like to find a cheaper, yet worthwile solution. I really do not want to spend more than may be 20-30 dollars if I have to. Thanks, Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.co

Re: error type -97

maybe you should reinstall the OS. Good luck! -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac

Re: PowerBook 5300CS power cord?

A 45w which works with a 190 & 5300. Not the 3400's power adapter. On Sunday, February 20, 2005, at 04:25PM, Clarence Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >What AC adoptor power cords are compatible with the >PowerBook 5300CS? > >= > > > > >__ >Do

Re: better browser for OS9.2.2

I like Mozilla 1.0.2. In Explorer, I have had problems with Paypal, ebay, .Mac. In Mozilla I do not have any of those problems. I also use it in OS X. I think it tops off Safari and Explorer by far. That's just my two cents. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Smal

Re: pram battery

It's not worth fixing. Usually PowerBooks of that age will have dead PRAM Batteries. If you like to have the *right* time, then maybe consider it. I would put up with it being dead, as it doesn't really affect most system operations. Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://

Re: Wireless for 3400c

Thank you very much for that heads ^. Jared Noska wrote: Hi, I got a Enterasys Roamabout card. It's 16 bit and has the 128 bit encryption. It is equivalent to the Lucent gold card. Do you think this will work ok with my 3400c/240 that runs OS 9.1? Also, does it require a certain amount o

Wireless for 3400c

ld be enough. -- Thanks, Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/list

Re: 3400c PMU board the same as Kanga?

They can take the same batteries, so I would assume that they probably can have the same PMU. I'm not 100% on this, but like Roger said, the only thing that can be an issue is the RAM, as far as I know. Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog

Re: Good wireless routers?

Do the Graphite Base stations work with G cards, ie: Extreme? Thanks-Jared On Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at 05:48 AM, Jared Noska wrote: Hello. I'm looking to get a wireless router or find out if it is even worth getting one. See, I have dial up internet at home, but can use wireless

Good wireless routers?

worth doing? Would it be slower? Any help is appreciated. Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low En

Re: Wireless for 3400

I just got a Lucent Card this morning. I don't remember the brand, but it was identical to a Lucent gold card, just a different brand. It was the one with 128 bit encryption. I used your website as it was recommended by another user and it really helped me. Thank you -- PowerBooks is sponsored

Re: Wireless for 3400

What would I type in on eBay to find those cards? Thanks, Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac

Wireless for 3400

Hi- Could some one direct me to some good wireless cards for the 3400? Do they make just B cards or G as well for them? I'm new to this wireless, as I just got my first Airport card, so excuse my ignorance here :^). Thanks-Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.c

Wanted: Apple Service Source CD's (to fix PB)

ys. Thanks, Jared -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html>

Re: WANTED: PowerBooks, ANY CONDITION, prefer 1993-1997 'Books

Hi, Could I have a list of the ones you have? Thanks, Jared On Wednesday, January 05, 2005, at 03:47PM, Daniel Palka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have lots of 500s and two Duos that I never use. They all kindof >work, but most have problems (especially the 500s). > >On Ja

WANTED: PowerBooks, ANY CONDITION, prefer 1993-1997 'Books

Hello, I'm fixing some old PowerBooks and need some parts machines as well as some good machines. I'm looking for Duo, 500 series, 1400 series, 3400 series, Kanga. Please contact me if you have any of those, I prefer they are in non working order. Thank you very much! Jared --

WTB: 500 series PowerBooks

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PB 1400 and WaveLAN card

Airport drivers per some instructions found on the web, but they will not load properly. Has anyone done this successfully? I expect that a sys 9 upgrade will solve the problem (can then use AP software), but I want to avoid spending more $ (of course). Any help is greatly appreciated! Jared --