----- Original Message ----- From: "MunkkiMan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 6:43 PM Subject: [Duo2400] HD install on duo 2300
> Hey there. I just joined the list because I'm trying to install a hard > drive on my Powerbook Duo 2300, but have encountered a small problem... > > So far I have taken the thing apart up to the point that the only thing > left between me and the hard drive is the lower right corner of the top > casing right over the hard drive, which is being very stubborn. The > instructions I followed suggested that, after the snap in the lower > right corner of the duo (where the battery usually is) was undone, it > the top should slide towards you, dislodging itself from a set of four > latches reputed to be to on the right inner wall of the duo's case. But > the instructions were written for a Duo 210, and apparently, in the > 2300c, no such latches exist. > > I've tried pushing and pulling it in every way I could think of, but am > extremely hesitant to be very forceful for fear I will break something, > and duo parts these days are very hard to find for cheap. > > So, has anyone else installed a hard drive on their trusty old Duo > 2300c? Does anyone know how to do this without breaking anything? Here's probably the best way to do it. Make sure you have the battery out, or it won't work :) Make sure you have to two little endcaps on each side of three screen off, and make very very sure you have the trackpad cable disconnected (or you'll more than likely tear it). Then, lift upwards on the back, with the screen tilted just about as far back as it will go. It should lift up and then you can pull/push it forwards and off of the "latches". I broke a couple of the latch loops on a couple of my cases when I first got started last year :) Installation is reverse. Hope this helps :) 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>
