Tracy Haynes wrote:
>
> on 12/13/00 9:20 AM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > Internetconnect wrote:
> >>
> >>> Mad Dog...
> >>>
> >>> The problems show up when it's on the battery. In fact, the little unit
> >>> wont' even take juice from the AC any more. But I'm not sure why.
> >>> The only time it actually functions is when it's in the Dock. I hope this
> >>> sounds like something you've heard of before!
> >>>
> >>> Trace
> >>>
> >> Trace;
> >> My 2300 has the exact same problem. I have determined that the connector on
> >> the motherboard is loose. Probably from plugging and unplugging. If I wiggle
> >> the AC adapter, I will sometimes see the charger come on. But, it does not
> >> stay on. I supposed it would require a new motherboard but I may just buy a
> >> new PowerBook. I don�t know how common this is but wanted to say you are not
> >> alone.
> >>
> >
> > Maybe a dumb question, but why not trying to have the connector
> > re-soldered on the motherboard? I would think that someone in the
> > electronic field should be able to do that. There might be even someone
> > on the list that would do it if you can ship your Duo back and forth.
> > Seems a more economical solution than buying another 'book... at least
> > to me!
> >
> > Any taker?
> >
> > -Laurent.
>
> Laurent, I think your solutions' a fine one. The only problem is that I
> would hope the person I send the unit to can also help me solve the problem
> of the thing going to sleep and staying that way. The lack of charging is
> only one of the problems. Although I think your idea is a good one. Know
> anyone who'd be able to do the work for a reasonable price??
>
> Any info is appreciated.
>
Trace,
I think the first thing would be to check in your area if there are any
electronic repair shop that you know and can trust, or have someone
recommend you such a place.
If that's not possible, then maybe someone on the list would maybe give
it a shot. One thing that may scare people away, though, is the
possibility that something goes wrong and damages your PowerBook almost
beyond repair. I've done a bit of fine soldering myself, but I'm not
sure I would take on something like this, specially since I never had to
repair said connector. I therefore don't know exactly what to expect.
But I know that others here, on this list, have this expertise. It's up
to them to speak up after you exhausted the first possible solution.
-Laurent.
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