>Mad Dog wrote: >>Man, that is really bizzare. What happened to the battery ? Was it >>only the screen ? > >Yeah, it was just below the screen but inside the case, just to the left of >center. Since the new 'book is made in a way that allows the sleep light >and the apple logo to glow through, that's what the fire did. At first I >thought it was some kind of indicator light, and was heartened that maybe >it was showing some sign of life! LOL I can't remember exactly how it was >with the screen (was only a few seconds), but I saw it flare up through the >screen I think, and then a little smoke was coming out the space between >the screen and the case. > >The battery seemed fine, and it wasn't even enough of a fire to melt the >case on the outside where the fire was (Was far from the battery). I have a >theory about what happened, but basically no knowledge about computer >hardware, so bear with me if this turns out to be a load of bull. ;-) I >think there was some kind of bad/loose connection that kept the screen from >lighting up, and since I kept restarting over and over the place that >failed got hotter and hotter. Eventually it was enough to flame up, even on >battery power. > >Anyway, it will be interesting to see if this turns out to be a common >problem. (And by "interesting" I mean hellaciously nerve-wracking if it >does happen a lot!! Gimme a GLOD any day!!) > >I seem to be a GLOD magnet, so will let you guys know if I get one of those >on the replacement. ;-) > >Corina Corina, I'd love to know what you discover. I suspect the ballast or inverter for the backlights on the screen, as nothing else should generate serious heat in the lid. Keep us informed. 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>
