Re: OS9 for PB 3400c

On Saturday 21 January 2006 16:41, josephc22 wrote: > You might take a look at Nisus Compact ( http://www.nisus.com/free/ > Login_nw.php ). It's free, it's quick, and it's reasonably full > featured. That's exactly what I was looking for - thanks. -- @+ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: OS9 for PB 3400c

I use AppleWorks 6 and I like it, I know your opt for freeware, but if you are thinking about an office suite AppleWorks is great! On 1/19/06, Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for the info. I'm now thinking I may stay with 8.1, but I've hit a > possible show-stopper anyway - can't find

Re: OS9 for PB 3400c

On Jan 20, 2006, at 3:32 PM, PowerBooks wrote: From: Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OS9 for PB 3400c Thanks for the info. I'm now thinking I may stay with 8.1, but I've hit a possible show-stopper anyway - can't find my Word 6 CD (if it was on CD to start with)

Re: OS9 for PB 3400c

On Thursday 19 January 2006 21:42, Don Wakefield wrote: > In all honosty, I have now gone back to a wiped disk > and a re-install of 8.6. The machine seemed to have > freezing issues far too often in 9.1 and I really have > no need for the extra overhead of 9 on my 3400 (180). > It really seems muc

Re: OS9 for PB 3400c

--- Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The disks I have are 8.0 with an 8.1 update. I > wondered if there are benefits > to updating to 9.1. > > I'm mainly going to be running Word 6 and a browser > (any recommendations on > the latter?). Email wouldn't come amiss, either. I > also want to i

OS9 for PB 3400c

Being laid up for a while with a bad back, I'm rediscovering the joys of my old PB 3400c. The only problem is that the software installation has become somewhat ratty after years of installing/uninstalling stuff. Given there's nothing irreplaceable on it at the mo', I've d

Re: PB 3400c

Brian Mahoney wrote: FYI to Roger, I just picked up a battery on Ebay that supposedly works with a 3400c, which is what I bought it for although it's not the same model number as the original. Cheap, 17 bucks including shipping. Let me know if you want the url, if you can't find it there. Some comp

Re: PB 3400c

FYI to Roger, I just picked up a battery on Ebay that supposedly works with a 3400c, which is what I bought it for although it's not the same model number as the original. Cheap, 17 bucks including shipping. Let me know if you want the url, if you can't find it there. Some company in Utah. Might he

Re: PB 3400c

IL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 6:09 AM Subject: Re: PB 3400c > Manfred, > > I have easter-egged these guys to death, the symptoms on each vary > slightly and 2 of them will start up on a power reset, 2 at least chime > and 1 gives an audible click on the audio be

Re: PB 3400c

>Easter egging is a Navy term for blindly substituting parts when you >have No */?@ idea what you are doing or what the actual failure >mechanism is. Usually called "shotgunning" in computer-speak. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp:

Re: PB 3400c

Oh sorry. My mistake. There is also a term called easter eggs that expresses sometimes a few key combinations to show you something out of the ordinary. See example below: Egg Name: Application Switcher Credits Works On: Mac OS 9 Manufacturer: Apple How it Works: 1. Click and drag down

Re: PB 3400c

Phil, Easter egging is a Navy term for blindly substituting parts when you have No */?@ idea what you are doing or what the actual failure mechanism is. Roger Phil Cook wrote: Easter egged. Do tell :) What easter eggs have you found on the 3400? On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:07:11 -0500, Roger Volk (

Re: PB 3400c

at will startup, and all would at one time, > but gave no indication of a fault using various versions of TechTool > Pro, when it was obvious from physical symptoms that the machines were > malfuntioning. > > Roger > > > > Manfred wrote: > > Hi, > > &

Re: PB 3400c

Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my 3400c

Re: PB 3400c

Manfred wrote: Hi, I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my

Re: PB 3400c

Hi, > I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, > the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of > a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Is everything ok with the books ? Backlight, Screen, keyboard and battery ? On my

Re: PB 3400c

I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Thanks Roger If you put your ear near the powerboard, do they make a slight, high pitched whining

PB 3400c

I have 6 PB 3400c, all but 1 has some form of GLOD or sleeping sickness, the 2 machines that run check okay with Tech Tools, does anyone know of a diagonistic that will detect these problems. Thanks Roger -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Elect

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

At 6:18 PM -0400 9/27/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/27/04 5:01:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a recently aquired PB 3400c & Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a lit

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

At 5:29 PM -0500 9/27/04, Dan Palka wrote: It still works fine. I've used an iBook yo-yo adapter with my Duo for years and years. On Sep 27, 2004, at 5:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

It still works fine. I've used an iBook yo-yo adapter with my Duo for years and years. On Sep 27, 2004, at 5:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 230? The Duo 230 requires a 24w adapter. The 3400c's adapter is 45w. -- PowerBooks is

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

In a message dated 9/27/04 5:01:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> I have a recently aquired PB 3400c & Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not >> have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Hold up; isn't the 3400c's AC adapter a little too strong for the Duo 23

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

Lol. Thanks. ~ Ben ~ - Original Message - From: "Dan Palka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question > > On Sep 27, 2004, at 3:46 PM, Ben wrote:

Re: PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

On Sep 27, 2004, at 3:46 PM, Ben wrote: Hello! Hello I have a recently aquired PB 3400c & Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Yes Also, would it be a stupid thing for me to try to put OSX on the 3400c with Xpostfacto? Yes It has 80 mb ram, a

PB 3400c & Duo 230 Question

Hello! I have a recently aquired PB 3400c & Duo 230. The Duo 230 does not have an ac adapter. Would the one from the 3400c work? Also, would it be a stupid thing for me to try to put OSX on the 3400c with Xpostfacto? It has 80 mb ram, and a 4gb hd, and a 200mhz 603e. Thanks ~

Re: PB 3400c & Wireless Network

On Saturday, September 04, 2004, at 01:11PM, Mr Scott Stanley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hello, fellow listers! I was wondering if it would be >possible to use my 3400c on a wireless network that I >currently have set up with 2 PC laptops? I wouldn't >be looking to swap files between the PB/PC

Re: PB 3400c & Wireless Network

Scott; What Operating System are you using? -Ed- Tel-Tek Electronics Ontario-Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: Mr Scott Stanley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: PowerBooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:13:34 -0700 (PDT) > To: PowerBooks <[EMAIL PROT

PB 3400c & Wireless Network

Hello, fellow listers! I was wondering if it would be possible to use my 3400c on a wireless network that I currently have set up with 2 PC laptops? I wouldn't be looking to swap files between the PB/PCs, just would like to enable the PB access to my cable modem through the network. I'm using a

Re: PB 3400c too dim

Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The st

Re: PB 3400c too dim

> >Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (180 mhz). > >It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The > >brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for > >video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected

Re: PB 3400c too dim

Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The st

PB 3400c too dim

Hi, proud powerbook owners! I have a question about my 3400c (189 mhz). It seems to me that the screen is not as bright as it should be. The brightness switch is cranked up and when I look at the Control Panel for video and sound it has two settings: standard mac gamma and uncorrected gamma. The st

Re: PB 3400c battery issue

The battery could be shot. There is a discharge utility you could try. _ Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

PB 3400c battery issue

Hello, My powerbook 3400c running OS 8.6 has this quirk: The battery level display near the date and time is gradually getting lower and the battery level display in the bottom control strip is getting lower as time passes by. I tried to put the computer to sleep while AC power is connected and i

Re: [2] PB 3400c 180 16/1.8HD for sale

--- Vic Duong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Greetings everyone, > > I have two non-functioning 3400c/180 that I want to > get rid of. I am > assuming they have the motherboard non-start issue > that I've been reading on > this list(already tried a new p-ram battery). I just > don't have the inte

[2] PB 3400c 180 16/1.8HD for sale

Greetings everyone, I have two non-functioning 3400c/180 that I want to get rid of. I am assuming they have the motherboard non-start issue that I've been reading on this list(already tried a new p-ram battery). I just don't have the interest to fix them myself, so I'm now hoping I can find a goo

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

Hi, Thanks for all the replies, a few more questions: 1. How can I tell if the problem is in the logic board or the power supply board? Swap them out one at a time. 2. Are both easily replacable? Power board: yes, logic board: not as easy, but not impossible. Thanks again. Gabriel Mad Dog -- P

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

ing having a PB that HAS to be plugged in > all the time. > > I've opened it and changed the PRAM batteries, there's no > leak. > > Thanks again. > > Gabriel > > >> Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 15:00:25 -0500 >> From: gponz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

g a PB that HAS to be plugged in all the time. I've opened it and changed the PRAM batteries, there's no leak. Thanks again. Gabriel > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 15:00:25 -0500 > From: gponz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PB 3400C Logic Board > Message-id: <[EMAIL P

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

Just had a very similar machine. It turns out that the PRAM battery was not only bad but had leaked all over the logic board in about a 1 inch diameter. You might want to have a look there and see what's happening... -Scott -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

Hi all, A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested, it seems the problem lies with the logic board. 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. 2. The

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

>> 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will give you upgrade info. eBay will surely be able to provide you with a G3 processor and the mfg's site will probably have installation instructions. I've picked up a couple G3 processors off of ebay for around $100 and th

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

on 5/29/03 4:28 PM, Tim Earp at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> My questions are: >> >> 1. Where can I get a logic board? >> 2. How much will it cost approximately? >> 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? >> 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? > > http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

on 5/29/03 4:00 PM, gponz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c > was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested, > it seems the problem lies with the logic board. > > 1. The clock will not stay corr

Re: PB 3400C Logic Board

> My questions are: > > 1. Where can I get a logic board? > 2. How much will it cost approximately? > 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? > 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/3400.shtml will give you upgrade info. eBay will surely be able to provide you with

PB 3400C Logic Board

Hi all, A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested, it seems the problem lies with the logic board. 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. 2. The

Re: PB 3400c/240 startup problems

My guess would be a bad Power Supply board? You got hte machine in pieces... Why was it in pieces? How long since it had been running? What do you know about the parts you put back in it, good or bad? Check the voltage coming out of your AC Adapter with a mutli meter to make sure it's correct.

PB 3400c/240 startup problems

I have a PB 3400c/240 that came to me in pieces. I reassembled it and during reassembly I replaced the Pram battery as it was easy to do at that point. On power up the sleep light came on solid, reset the machine with the button on the back, light went out, machine still would not

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

> someone here > suggested epoxy > glue after the soldering is done - but that could > make the mobo > itself crack ? That could have been me. I was a Toshiba tech for awhile for Toshiba laptops and there are a few models which had problems with power connectors getting loose on the board. T

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

>Gabriel: > >Did you try resetting the power manager? > >The power socket itself could be the problem with the battery not >charging. If the socket has a problem, like being loose, the battery may >not getting the charging power it needs and the computer may not even get >power. You probably did

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

> > >The plug being loose at the rear of your powerbook is >generally caused by a broken solder joint where the >plug attaches to the Power board... > >I suppose all of your trouble could be power board >related, but I'd start there... well I was there inside the PB

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

>fuse >look for one >125v 5a >- Original Message - >From: "sirksd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:52 AM >Subject: Re: pb 3400c behaving strange A fuse on the powe

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

fuse look for one 125v 5a - Original Message - From: "sirksd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:52 AM Subject: Re: pb 3400c behaving strange > Gabriel: > > Did you try resetting the po

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

Gabriel: Did you try resetting the power manager? The power socket itself could be the problem with the battery not charging. If the socket has a problem, like being loose, the battery may not getting the charging power it needs and the computer may not even get power. You probably did diagnose

Re: pb 3400c behaving strange

Your date being wrong is usually a sure sign that something is wrong with the PRAM battery. (Yes, I read that you've changed it twice.) A bad PRAM can also be the cause of oddities experienced when working from battery power. Have you tested both PRAM batteries you put in the machine to make sure

pb 3400c behaving strange

Hi everybody!! I have a pb 3400c that's behaving very strange... maybe someone out there can help me. Here's what's happening: If I plug the pb to the AC and start it up, it works ok, except for the date, which is always wrong... I already changed the PRAM battery twice, s

Re: PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS

IMO, no comparison between the two in many respects in addition to speed. 3400 hands down. Cliff [EMAIL PROTECTED] (victoria) writes: >From: victoria <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 19:55:41 +0100 >victoria >> I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection >

Re: PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS

victoria > I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection of > Macs at a reasonable price. I've never used a '3400 and I was curious as to > how the speed of one with 32mb of ram would compare to my trusty old > Powerbook 5300 CS with 40MB ram. > > Considering the fact tha

PB 3400C vs. PB 5300 CS

I have a chance to add a PB3400C to my (already too large) collection of Macs at a reasonable price. I've never used a '3400 and I was curious as to how the speed of one with 32mb of ram would compare to my trusty old Powerbook 5300 CS with 40MB ram. Considering the fact that the 3400 has a 180 m

PB 3400c button and CD-ROM

Hi everybody... I have a couple of problems with my 3400c. First, the button stopped working correctly, if I press it lightly (as I did before) nothing happens, I have to press it really hard to get the "click". It feels as if something is loose in there. Has this happened to anybody? Is there a

Re: PB 3400c PRAM Battery

Well, I don't know where to tell you to go in Mexico :-) But I bought one for my 3400 from Ebay... Paid $11.00 for it. (Factory Apple Part). Don't know why I waited so long to change it. The PRAM battery in my 3400 (I knew it was dead for sometime) was actually starting to corrode and leak aci

PB 3400c PRAM Battery

Hi, I have a PB 3400c and I need a new PRAM battery, the promblem is that I'm currently living in Mexico and I don't know where to get one here. Where or what kind of store might have this battery? I read somewhere that it was "part #922-2629", but what does this mean?