----- Original Message ----- From: "edstevens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:14 AM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Trouble with new Duo280c
> > Boot the duo off the keyboard. You can't use the duo display, > >either, but you have to have a monitor. > >Paul > > I should have clarified. I tried starting up using the dock in > conjunction with a monitor (Apple 17" Multiscan) and an adb keyboard. > The same symptoms I described, power light on the Duo would come on, > flicker than go off, would happen. No start up sound or anything. So, > after it wouldn't work the way it was supposed to, I took the top off the > DuoDock, and opened up the screen, then hit the powerbutton on the back > of the Dock. I could see that the screen was at least getting power. My > guess is that the power-supply in the Dock might be dead, it's hooked up > but the fan never spins. I just bought an AC Adapter, but I'd like to > hold off on purchasing a new power supply for the Dock unless I know > thats what the problem is. > > > Thanks, > Eddie. Do you hear any ticking noises at all? That's a common problem with these docks. Also, have you tried standard things like PRAM zappings, complete power removal (AC, main battery, PRAM Bat), and a power manager reset? It does seem weird... I take it the duo works on the A/C adapter? Scott Holder ---------- 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>
