Hi everyone...
I'm a new member of this list, though I've been enjoying the archives for quite some time. I have sent this same message to MCE, but I thought I'd post here as well to see if anyone else has experienced a similar problem. I recently purchased a used Powerbook 2400/180c in an eBay auction. The seller indicated that the Powerbook had undergone a cardbus upgrade by MCE to enable the PC card slots to use cardbus cards. Included in the auction was a Ratoc firewire cardbus card. The Powerbook arrived in good condition with Macintosh OS 9 installed on the hard drive. Before attempting to reconfigure the setup for my needs, I first tested the various components that came included with the Powerbook (floppy drive, a 16-bit TDK ethernet LAN PC card, and the Ratoc firewire card). All of the components, including the Ratoc card, mounted properly on the desktop and appeared to be functional. I then proceeded to do a "clean" install of OS 9 so I could then set up the various applications and preferences to suit my needs. In addition to performing the clean install of the OS, I also installed the appropriate drivers for the TDK LAN card and the Ratoc firewire card (which also installed Apple's firewire enabler and firewire driver extensions). Upon completing the installation, I booted up the computer (waiting for the entire booting process to finish) and then inserted the TDK and Ratoc cards. The 16-bit TDK card mounted and functioned properly; the Ratoc cardbus card, however, attempted to mount but then the finder quit and the card failed to appear on the desktop. The system itself didn't crash, and I was able to eject the Ratoc card using the eject button on the Powerbook. I have tested several subsets of extentions to determine whether the problem was an extension conflict. I have also trashed the finder preferences, zapped the PRAM, reset the power manager and rebuilt the desktop. Sometimes--about once in every 20 startups--I can actually get the Ratoc card to mount. However, more often than not, the finder either quits and fails to mount the card, and sometimes the entire system crashes and I must use a force quit/restart. By installing a "clean" OS 9. I have obviously done something to disable the cardbus, but I can't figure out what it might be. Has anyone experienced this problem before and, if so, can the situation be reversed so the cardbus upgrade is functional again? I look forward to receiving any information that you may be able to provide. Best regards, Glenn ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
