there's no HD cable, there's an IDE connector soldered to the logic board. you can wait for new improved replacement battery for 2400c, it runs 1/3 longer than Apple original when price is around 1/2.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 7:54 AM Subject: [Duo2400] 2400c in a box > I came by a 2400c a while back. It obviously was missing a few parts. I > bought a new HD, a 64 mg RAM chip and took it to my local Mac dealer. > > The Mac dealer said there were parts missing and it would take an hour > ($100) to find the parts, plus the price of the parts and labor to instll. > I balked and brought it all home. > > They say it is missing the HD cable, which is entirely possible. Without > knowing 2400's it would be hard to know what other parts, if any, may be > missing. I could easily spend $300 to 400, which doesn't make much sense. > And, I still will need a new battery, and there goes another $300. I coiuld > easily have a very expensive cheap computer! > > So, either I send it to someone who is throughly knowledgeable about these > little guys, and pay them to tell me what is missing, plus have them fix > it, or just throw in the towel and sell it and do something else. > > The idea of a high capacity little PowerBook is fascinating. I like that > idea. But, money does matter, or I'd own a new Book every year. > > I can use the HD in my 1400c, the RAM probably cost more now than when I > bought it, but is useless in any other machine. > > Any other suggestions? offers? > > dave > > ---------- > 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> ---------- 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>
