>All, > >I am trying to understand the complexities of swapping displays between >various versions of the PowerBook Duo and could use some help. > >I have a Duo 230 (passive matrix greyscale) with a bad on-board SCSI (I >somehow trashed it during a hard drive swap.). I also have a good Duo 280 >motherboard. It is my understanding that the 280 motherboard will not >support the passive matrix display from the 230, correct?
Correct >Now, I know where I can get a cheap "parts" Duo 250 (active matrix screen). >If I were to buy it, could I: > >1) Can I use the active matrix screen from the 250 with the 280 motherboard? >If so, do I need any extra/different parts/cables? You might need a cable from the 280, as I have not seen the 250. >2) Can I use the motherboard from the 250 with the 230 passive matrix >screen? (My understanding is that this is possible, but I'm mostly >interested in it from the standpoint of building a 230 out of the leftovers >should option 1 be doable.) Not sure. 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>
