well, who would have thought a chip would wear out? so I can't seem to type anything (I'm on another computer at this moment) it all comes out garbbleygook. I can't move anything on the desktop without it dupicating itself and leaving the original in it's spot. The cursor is often a hand instead of an arrow and doesn't do anything, leaving it almost inoperable.
I ran virus software, techtools, Nortons . I've reinstalled the systems. rebuilt the desktops, cleared the pram, and then and I booted off a systems CD but even then the symptoms didn't disappear which leads me to suspect that it's hardware and not software. So I pulled the battery out and tested it and it was low, 3.1 or so and I replaced it with a new 4.5 battery and pressed the CUDA switch. still the symptoms are the same. I ran Techtools on the chip processors and the Pram chip didn't pass. Something is wrong with it. so, can I find one to replace it? Is it hard to do myself. I think I remembered that the motorola board is all soldered instead of plugs and that might make it difficult. Then I thought about abandoning the old gal, much to my regret. My brother has an old PowerTower Pro 225 and I thought maybe I could switch my harddrive over and my CD burner over and even my G3 card, maybe, but not hoping. Do any of you know anything about the PowerTower from PowerComputing? Is there another list with that machine as a focus? so, do I abandon ship or fix it up? what's the vote? Thank you all for being there. -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
