on 3/18/02 8:20 PM, Tom & Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> hi, i'm dylan. i used to subscribe to this list a while ago, but i quit >> because it clogged my mailbox. now im' back because my PowerBook Duo 230 >> (12/120/14.4 kbps) has major display problems where the screen flickers >> (like a snowy tv screen). the only way to stop the "snow" is to flex, twist, >> bend, squeeze the cpu or bottom half of the laptop, which causes the snow to >> remain on the screen until i restart or put the machine to sleep and wake it >> up again. the technicians are dumbfounded. what do you guys think????? >> >> >> thanks >> >> dylan > > Perhapts the video cable isnt seated properly. If you can get the > keyboard off (Torx-8), you should be able to re-seat the video cable > on the motherboard. > > Mad Dog > > ---------- > 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>
yeah, that's what came to my mind first. the techs APPARENTLY reseated the cable already but i'm not really sure.... maybe worn cable, bad soldering between plug and logic board??? ideas/opinions??? thanks dylan ---------- 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>
