>From: Peter Liethen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Duo2400] Flickering 2400 Screen / Bad PowerBoard? > >During my recent trip I think my 2400 took a lot more abuse then what >it's used to. > >Since I've gotten back, the backlight has done a lot of flickering >(more like a bright flash) that I normaly see when a plug-in or >unplug power. Sometimes my 2400 starts running on battery for awhile. >This is not a good thing. > >At first I thought it was the power plug because my 2400 has slid off >a chair, while pluged in, falling on it backside with the power port >taking most of the force. But, wiggling the connector dosn't always >seem to do anything. > >I took apart my 2400 and inspected for damage, but could find nothing obvious. > >So, I think the power board in my 2400 is about ready to die. I'm not >one to take a soldering iron to it, so what place will over me the >fastest and most inexpensive swap? > >Or, my 2400 is doing this just to spite me 'cause I got a Cube when I >got back and I've been giving it most of my attention. My Duo 2300c >did the same thing when I got my 2400. I Swear my 2300c said ... "Oh, >you're replacing me? Don't expect me to make it easy for you to get >your data ... -corrupts hard drive- ... Ha! That's what you get!" > >Or, maybe I should stop being so parinoid that my computers are out >to get me ... > >Or, is that what I get for naming my computers after overly powerfull >and strong female Anime types? >-- Yo Peter, You're guessing right. Usually is a loosened power plug connector (the round thing actually you plug the ac adapter cord into on the back) or a pinched wire in the male plug itself or the wire between the plug and the AC transformer brick. Nuts, and I'm looking for a working IO board for stock myself :) So if you are pitching it for parts, contact me off list. You'll want to try another AC adapter first (like the 45W one from a 3400) -- if same symptoms, then suspect damage to the port on the I/O card. I'm on the road, so have to decline working on it for a few weeks. Maybe Brian or TD at DT&T have one floating around. Usually, you have to exchange them. I've also done repair work on ballast controls, which can mimic this effect -- but with your recent mishaps, I think you are on the right trail. paul ---------- 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>
