If anybody here has a PowerBook 500 firewire processor card to offer
... I know it's bloody unlikely, but worth a shot.

Mine is fried and I stand to invest $1005 for a replacement through
my Apple reseller. The tech advised me to put the money towards 
buying a new machine, but I don't have that kind money right now.

Anyway, if anyone can help I'd be really grateful

Cheers

Dirk