> * I rather not try to desolder the thing. Can I slap a new fuse on top with > conducting glue/paste? You definitely wouldn't want to do that although you could. 5 Amps through a narrow paste junction like that isn't recommended. It's ok to use that stuff to repair automobile defroster lines because you're trying to generate heat anyway. Also, using the paste on very low power 'signal' lines you can get away with providing it doesn't attenuate the signals to the point where it's unusable. However, to bridge a main power gap like that would generate an unacceptable amount of heat. >or should I solder the new fuse atop the old fuse? This is more desireable, but best to completely remove the bad fuse. Use a fine tip iron around 12-15 Watts max. > * Where can get a replacement fuse? Digi-key? Is there any specific thing > used to describe this type of fuse? Yes - Cooper Bussman SMD-Tron will fit the bill. > * What would cause a fuse to blow like this? Something is definitely not right in the I/O module - battery path. I definitely would start looking there. You mentioned you only measured 8v from the battery. Not good. There are 3 'cell pairs' internally in the battery pack. Each pair is rated at 4.2 volts fully charged. Li-ion batteries MAY NOT respond to any kind of charge once the cell pair dips below 3v. Now here are a few scenarios. All cell pairs are assumed balanced, therefore, each cell pair now only has a 2.67v charge on it OR one cell pair is dead and the remaining cell pairs are 4.0v a piece OR, the battery protection circuit internally to the pack has shut down a cell pair. At any rate, it may take a little bit of doing to rejuvinate your battery pack if at all possible. > *Alternatively, who can do this repair work, and roughly how much it would > cost? ><100$? > DT&T - $150.00 board swap. Jack B. ---------- 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>
