On Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Mark A. Kippert wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I just picked up a Duo2300 with a broken screen and some funky startup
> problems. I can fix the screen (I have a 280c screen to install) but I need
> some ideas on the other problem.
>
> When I put it in a DuoDock it will boot. When I restart, I get the death
> tones. However nothing displays on screen with ID numbers. I have to reach
> around back and hit the power button to get it to shut down. I then eject,
> let it sit for a minute and push it back in. It always boots up again. I've
> reset the power manager several times.
>
> One odd note, when I push it in it automatically boots.
>
> Specs: OS7.5.2, 8MB RAM (I pulled a 32MB module out), 1.1GIG drive. Dead
> battery and I believe the PRAM battery is dead although it gave me a steady
> green light at first without power but it no longer does this. This was when
> connected to an AC adapter.
>
> Any thoughts? Do I have a bum motherboard?
>
> TIA! -makmac
Sounds to me that your PRAM Batt is definitely dead
Tom
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