>Hi folks.
>ell.
>
>So, I brought back the little puppy and started working on it. The thing
>I initially planned was to simply swap the screens between my dead 280c
>and this new 2300c. But, after seeing how much larger the 2300 screen
>was, I decided to try to save it. So, my first idea was to swap the
>display cables. Unfortunately, as I found out, the cable, even though
>they almost fit and seem very similar, they're not the same. After
>powering up the 2300c, I quickly detected some smoke from the cable and
>saw a few wires in it starting to burn. No need to mention that I
>quickly unplugged the computer.
Well, that is something good to know as I was thinking of trying the same.
[tale of woe snipped]
>
>And so, I'm there, sitting, waiting for a new 2300c screen display cable
>to arrive tomorrow, poundering about what I should do. I guess I'm kinda
>looking for some encouragements from this list. I did invest so far
>close to $500, and I haven't yet a working computer. But, in the end, if
>I can get that 2300 working, I think I'll be happy.
Hey, dont let it get you down ! You tried, and just for that I award you a:
Honorary Mad Scientist Diploma !
>If you have any suggestion, beside some sarcasms, let me know. If you
>have any encouragements, they're also welcome. I won't leave this list,
>so I will have soon a working Duo!
>
>-Laurent.
Just keep trying. However, if you are about to try something risky I
would ask here first.
Mad Dog
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