on 10/15/00 9:01 AM, Mark A. Kippert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> I'd love to get a PB 170 as long as it DOES NOT have the M5140 adapter on
>> it. Need it for the kid for his birthday, which is coming up next week.
>>
>> I also need a logic board for a 140, and possibly both case halves of a
>> 170. If you come across a 170 that is dead to the world but not run over by
>> a truck I could transplant the good guts of one I have that looks like
>> Frankenbook.
>>
>> I'm thikin' about that Duo 250. Hmmmm. These are mostly for my kids who
>> seem to like to cart their computers around when they visit friends.
>>
>> Where are we shipping from?
>>
>>
>> John in Seattle
> Greetings,
>
> The PB170/4/40 (w/modem) is a nice little machine in good physical
> condition. However it won't boot or run off of the battery. I know the
> battery is good and the time/date is holding so I'm sure the PRAM battery is
> good. I'm told that there is a small fuse on the circuit board that blows
> easily and this prevents the 170s from accessing the battery. I had planned
> to take care of the fuse before I sell it but haven't had time. Otherwise
> it's a nice little laptop if your interested.
>
> I use eBay as a pricing guide and I see 170s average $100. I would sell this
> one for $60 with a good battery and AC adapter (M5651).
>
> The Duo250 is a nice little machine also. I'm very impressed with the
> quality of the screen. It's nice and sharp without any of the blurry streaks
> of the passive matrix. Plus it's got a little extra oomph in the RAM and
> drive department. No weinie 4MB here!
>
> I'm in Indianapolis, IN 46268. I usually ship UPS Ground from work because
> we ship daily where I work (restaurant equipment via mail order).
>
> Let me know what you want!
>
> -Mark
> ----------------------------------
>
> Here's a list of what else I have:
>
> 1.) PB145/4/80 that works perfectly. Great Xtend battery, AC adapter M5651.
> Asking $55
>
> 2.) PB145 unknown config. I can hear it boot up but can't see anything
> on the screen. It lights up but shows no image.
> Asking $25
>
> 3.) PB170 unknown config. Won't boot, big black spot on screen. There is
> some case damage like it was dropped. I opened it up and everything
> inside looks intact. The mounting points in the plastic case are,
> for the most part broken off. Circuit boards all look good though.
> It also has a modem.
> Make offer.
>
> 4.) PB170 unknown config. Won't boot, Screen broken from hinges but LCD
> looks good. There is some case damage like it was dropped. I haven't
> opened it up to see what's inside. It also has a modem.
> Make offer
>
> 6.) Two good AC adapters (M5651). Asking $15 each
>
> 7,) 3 battery that I haven't had time to test.
Lemme guess, not for the entire list?
-COlin
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