(Permitted) extract from recent SmallDog's "Tech Tails" #64, their tech tips e-mail newsletter. ...POWERBOOKS I wanted to mention a few things in reference to the article I wrote last time. A few of you told me that I should have mentioned the PowerBook 2400. I can't believe I forgot that one! That was a really interesting machine, both to look at and work on. The biggest problem with these machines was failure of the I/O and power supply board. If you have a 2400 with a no-power issue, you might have a bad power supply board. Check the wall outlet, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, backup battery, and keyboard first, but, if the problem persists, you might want to try replacing the I/O P/S board. Working on these machines is particularly difficult. If you're not familiar with PowerBooks or do not do well with numerous small parts, avoid opening up a PowerBook 2400! Another bit of information about these units is that you can use either the factory 36 watt AC adapter or the 45 watt brick that came with similar PowerBooks (1400 and 3400). From time to time, a customer calls looking for a rechargeable battery for a 2400. When I say that I can get one, many 2400 users get very excited. Apparently, they are not easy to find. So, if you ever need one, ($240, new, from Apple) let me know... Jerry Dell'Orto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Small Dog Electronics 1673 Main Street Waitsfield, VT 05673 802-496-7171 (extension #26) 802-496-6257 (fax) http://www.smalldog.com ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
