Re: PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-18 Thread KADaggett
Progress report #1: Replaced Power Supply Card. No joy. Symptoms persist. Now back to eBay to try the next replacement. PMU boards seem to be one of the cheapest on eBay. 1. Check the display cables. 2. Replace the power supply card. 3. Replace the PMU board. 4. Replace the sound card. Ken

PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-17 Thread Aaron
I'm rather experienced with desktop Macs but have little experience with powerbooks. My friend's G3/266/14.1 TFT (I hope that sufficiently identifies the model!) PB recently stopped working. Whether with the battery in, the adapter connected, or both, it doesn't go on. The only sign of life is

Re: PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-17 Thread KADaggett
My Reply follows quotes. On 17/10/2002 12:13 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Aaron) I'm rather experienced with desktop Macs but have little experience with powerbooks. Ditto. My friend's G3/266/14.1 TFT (I hope that sufficiently identifies the model!) PB recently stopped

Re: PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-17 Thread Charlie Reyes
I tested the voltage between the outer metal cylinder against the tip of the center post. (Since I don't know whether the power adapter is supposed to supply its 24 volts as DC or AC, I tried both!) Nothing! Does this mean the adapter is dead, or should the voltage drop be between two different

Re: PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-17 Thread Greg M
--- Aaron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm rather experienced with desktop Macs but have little experience with powerbooks. My friend's G3/266/14.1 TFT (I hope that sufficiently identifies the model!) PB recently stopped working. Whether with the battery in, the adapter connected, or both, it

Re: PowerBook G3 power problems

2002-10-17 Thread Aaron
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:52:38 EDT [SNIP] My friend's G3/266/14.1 TFT (I hope that sufficiently identifies the model!) PB recently stopped working. Whether with the battery in, the adapter connected, or both, it doesn't go on. The only sign of life is the green light