on 5/21/2001 11:43 PM, Tom Seid at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So I already know one of my 'major problems' is every time I sell my 2400, I > regret it, then buy another one (neurotic?...don't answer)...I'm on my > third, or is it fourth?...Anyway... > > Bought one on ebay last week...the screen was literally yellow before > becoming black & white over a 24 hour period of 'ownership'...then the > trackpad would go into cardiac arrest and just stop working...(if anybody's > out there, I had posted to the list)...returned it, got my $$$ back...be > careful out there in ebay land... > > That was Monday and Tuesday last... > > Then on Thursday...I tracked down another one...which is seemingly a GREAT > deal... > However...just went down to MCE today cause I thought the PRAM battery > needed to be replaced...usual signs...can't sleep swap battery without > losing time and date...but I noticed another unusual thing...both before and > after the pram battery replacement...when the computer is shut down, if I > insert a battery without it plugged in, the computer starts up without > having to push the power on button...I remember this happened in 1997 when I > had my first 2400 right out of the box...soon after, the logic board > died...is this normal?...can everybody just stop what you are doing...shut > down unplug your computer, take out your battery, then put it back in...what > happens?... > > As an aside...I had a Kanga for a very short while, (another BAD ebay > purchase) and these were symptoms it had before DT&T replaced the logic > board... > > Another aside...this new 2400 has a YoSan keyboard...the area that sits > above the inside of the battery compartment...Namely the arrow keys...seems > to hang a bit low...meaning sometimes it's a bit rough to get the battery in > and out... > So...what to do? Any help appreciated, except psychological pondering over > my 2400 compulsion... > > Thanks in Advance > Tom > There isn't a magic bullet. You WILL think about 2400s every day for the rest of your life. You must be strong..:) -- Regards'n'Stuff, Jim Bogart [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- 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>
