3400c Power Issues

2006-01-20 Thread Roger Volk
Steve, The PRAM battery you need is available from Donny Monk for $24.00 plus shipping, he is reliable and may have the jumper you need also. E-mail him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Roger -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-19 Thread Kenneth Vann
Pram Battery for 3400 are available new. http://configurator.battery-biz.com/Default.aspx?s=9c29c8a8-adf0-434b-8e28-6c027 2208d5b or http://www.ibsa.com/estore/view_product_detail.asp?part_number=NIC2518mscssid=P DJN0XN0E7LR9LH9FQRXGRTVPLD09046js=1 or

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-19 Thread Fabian Fang
On Jan 19, 2006, at 6:57 AM, Kenneth Vann wrote: Pram Battery for 3400 are available new. http://configurator.battery-biz.com/Default.aspx?s=9c29c8a8- adf0-434b-8e28-6c027 2208d5b http://www.ibsa.com/estore/view_product_detail.asp? part_number=NIC2518mscssid=P

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-17 Thread GalBros
In a message dated 1/17/2006 1:22:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cheap and 3400 do not go together. When I was looking for a replacement for my faithful 190, I seriously considered a 3400, but I decided to spend the little extra cash and get a G3 Lombard. I

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-17 Thread Roger Volk
Ian, Problem could be as simple as reseating the power supply board, but could also indicate a failed board or worse still the GLOD or acute sleeping sickness, both unrepairable motherboard issues. Parts for the machine, if no one on the list have them are available from, The

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-17 Thread Beverly Woods
Ian wrote: I've put in a few requests to different places (including LEMswap) for the PRAM battery cable...they're hard to find, so I don't think I'll be able to get my hands on one soon... :-( You might do better looking for a new PRAM battery, I believe they come with the cable you are

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-17 Thread Roger Volk
Bev, There is a short jumper that goes from the battery connector to the power supply board, I too have had Ian's problem in getting them seperated, in fact I destroyed one, and in the other 2 cases I gave up trying to seperate them and resorted to replacement, but replacing the battery

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread GalBros
In a message dated 1/15/06 11:36:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is the AC adapter tested? Try running your 3400c without the battery and see what happens when it is running on AC only. When I try to run on A/C power alone, the computer makes very loud clicks* from the speakers (I can tell

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread Ian Nixon
On Jan 16, 2006, at 5:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see; so it does that when you try to boot it up using only the AC, AND using only the battery? Nope. Just using the A/C adapter with no battery. I am not sure (other members of the list may have more pertinent input) but I would

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread GalBros
In a message dated 1/16/06 6:36:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I see; so it does that when you try to boot it up using only the AC, AND using only the battery? Nope. Just using the A/C adapter with no battery. In your first e-mail to the list, you stated that: -When I try to boot with

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread Ian Nixon
On Jan 16, 2006, at 6:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In your first e-mail to the list, you stated that: -When I try to boot with the battery, I just hear a loud CLICK CLICK -CLICK CLICK from the speakers for about 10 seconds, and then the LED -in the corner of the display housing is solidly

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread GalBros
In a message dated 1/16/06 7:17:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've put in a few requests to different places (including LEMswap) for the PRAM battery cable...they're hard to find, so I don't think I'll be able to get my hands on one soon... :-( That is true. They are hard to find, and EASY

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread Ian Nixon
On Jan 16, 2006, at 7:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It may be best to just buy an entire 3400 parts unit somewhere. I understand...but I'm also running the risk of purchasing a PB3400 with another corroded cable! :-P Heehee...I'll look for a cheap unit... I'll keep ya updated- Ian --

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-16 Thread Caleb Cupples
Cheap and 3400 do not go together. When I was looking for a replacement for my faithful 190, I seriously considered a 3400, but I decided to spend the little extra cash and get a G3 Lombard. I remember the cheapest Kanga was only $30 cheaper than my Lombard, and the 3400 parts machines were

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-15 Thread Tom and Lisa Peters
Hi all... My 3400c is acting very strangely. Here's the scoop: When I use it with the battery in and the A/C adapter plugged in, the PB will boot fine. Then about 10 minutes after boot-up, the control strip and the menu bar items will show that the PB is using only battery power, and

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-15 Thread Ian Nixon
On Jan 15, 2006, at 10:29 AM, Tom and Lisa Peters wrote: Does the AC plug on the motherboard feel loose ? Fells normal, just like it was when I first got it in June 05... Ian -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-15 Thread GalBros
Wild guess here... Do you have an extra PMU board to swap in your 3400c? Is the AC adapter tested? Try running your 3400c without the battery and see what happens when it is running on AC only. Good luck, Ivy F. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog

Re: 3400c Power Issues

2006-01-15 Thread Ian Nixon
On Jan 15, 2006, at 9:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have an extra PMU board to swap in your 3400c? Nope... Is the AC adapter tested? Try running your 3400c without the battery and see what happens when it is running on AC only. When I try to run on A/C power alone, the computer

3400c Power Issues

2006-01-14 Thread Ian Nixon
Hi all... My 3400c is acting very strangely. Here's the scoop: When I use it with the battery in and the A/C adapter plugged in, the PB will boot fine. Then about 10 minutes after boot-up, the control strip and the menu bar items will show that the PB is using only battery power, and