Re: sick 170

Thanks to Jane and Martin for their information about soldering. I hope to hit Radio Shack some time over this coming weekend. Frank Modica Prairie School 2102 E. Washington Urbana, IL. 61802 PHONE: 217-384-3551 -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electron

Re: sick 170

TRUST ME FRANK YOU CAN SOLDER THIS Really, go down to radio Shack, and get the really fine solder wire they sell. Actually, any good resin-core (NOT acid-core or plumbing solder) solder is fine, Kester makes good solder, but fine solder wire is important for delicate work. If you want to pra

Re: sick 170

Frank Modica wrote: > I was pointed to a site that > showed how to replace the fuse, but it entails soldering, and I've never > soldered anything. > > 1. Would it be worthwhile and/or reasonably cost efficient to pay someone > else to replace the fuse? If you could get the case apart and mak

sick 170

Some time ago my 170 developed major problems, but I had to put it aside as I got ready for the new school year. However, I sorely miss using my laptop,and also want to salvage files from it if possible. Based on tips from several folks and other information on the web, I think I've got a blown fu