on 11/8/00 2:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> << 280c goes to sleep when cover is closed but wont recover/wake.
> Solution so far is to disable the cover latch switch to avoid sleeping and
> reset the Power Manager to never sleep. (My duct tape and zip strap
> jury-rig) In addition my friend used Resedit to change the "Sleep" menu
> function to "Crash". I'd like a real solution as conserving battery power
> and operation longevity is something I no longer enjoy. Running Sys 7.5.5,
> 230MB HD, 12 MB RAM. What makes the sleep function work/not work? I've
> tried reinstalling the system files. Any ideas?
>
>>>
>
> I am also still having the same problem which followed me from 7.5.5 to 7.6.1
> and finally 8.1. I have tried rebuilding the desktop with only Easy Open on,
> no luck. I also tried updating the disk driver, running DiskWarrior, and
> running NU. I have tried turning off any Networking, Autoremount, etc.,
> still no luck. The only time it seems to never crash is when all extensions
> are disabled which takes some of the fun out of using it. I have gotten sick
> of forcing my 280c to restart. I like the idea of changing sleep to crash in
> the menu. I may just have to do that.
> I was wondering about reseting the power manager which, I think, requires
> disconnecting the internal battery to completely reset the power manger. I
> have wondered about what the computer does when it first wakes up.
>
> Waking up is hard to duo,
> Andrew
>
>
AFAIK, you don't have to disconnect the internal battery to reset power
manager. The instructions have been oft repeated -- just hold in the power
button on the back for 30-40 seconds.
- Eric.
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