----- Original Message ----- From: "edstevens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 6:41 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Weird startup problem
> I'm not really sure what's going on with this one, but I'll describe the > symptoms. My 280c will only start up when it's on my lap (and even then > it's still fickle). Any place else- a table, on my bed, etc, there's > nothing. When it's not working, the hard drive doesn't spin up, so I get > the flashing question mark. I'm guessing the hard drive is either on its > last legs, or perhaps there's a loose connector in there. If I started > it up on my lap, then put it down, the hard drive stops spinning. > > > Also, if anyone could tell me what size the torx screws are that hold the > Duo together, I'd appreciate it. > > > Thanks, > Eddie It is most likely a loose/damaged connector for the HD. All you'll need to do is get a T8 sized Torx wrench. These can be hard to find, but I made a nifty discovery last night. WalMart is selling a "Precision Tool Kit" for $2 that has both a T8 wrench, and a phillips that looks small enough to get those teeny screws that hold the screen to the plastic. I think it also has a T6 wrench, which might be right for the smaller Torx screws in the screen bezel and elsewhere, but I haven't really tried. >From there, you can first just try pulling the three back screws out and pulling the keyboard off (carefully). Make sure the HD connector is still firmly seated. It will be the somewhat wide one on the far right. If it is, unplug/replug it a few times and see if that doesn't do it. If that still doesn't do it, pull out the remaining screw and carefully take the top bezel off. Be especially careful of the power button, it's fragile and sticks out. You can check the cable at the HD from there, though you'll probably have to take out a couple more screws. If that doesn't do it yet, then you likely have a bad cable, or a dying drive. I'd lean more towards the cable since a HD generally either works or doesn't work. Anyway, hope this helps :0 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>
