Greetings to all on this fine list. It's been awhile since I've been here - my duo has been sidelined while I've been out of country and other wanderings. This will be long, please forgive me.
First, I have just learned firsthand how wonderful it is to have this group and list. You are truly a responsive, courteous and immensely helpful bunch! This OT issue is for my girlfriend and I've been on the other list (titanium) looking for answers - so far nothing very helpful - and it's emergency time (about 9 days to get this fixed.) Here's the problem: My gal has a Titanium, 1st rev 500Mhz w/dvd/cdrw. Nice unit. The case has cracked AND the yoyo and power adaptor on the motherboard (this unit does not have the modular power daughter board) have broken. This 2nd issue is the main problem at the moment for there is no way to charge an apple battery for a titanium without it being in the computer (to my knowledge.) The local dealer & Apple want about $700 to fix both problems - too rich for my missionary gal and/or me (believe it or not the computer WAS A TOTAL GIFT - just in case you wondered about the "missionary" & "too rich" comment.) Several questions: Preface: I've done my repairs on several models of duo, and other units, so I'm comfortable to go into the guts. 1. Anyone know where I can get dissembly instructions - haven't been able to locate? 2. Even with dissembly instructions - any cautions/tricky things to know about with stuff like breaking cables when moving something, etc... 3. Is it possible to remove the old power connector and solder/afix a new one to the current motherboard? If so, can someone alert me as to how to obtain the connector (the kind it is) so I can order even before teardown? Also, what do I need to do to fix the yoyo connector (the wire is broken off inside.) 4. If none of this is feasible and we have to somehow find the cash to fix, can I buy a faster mb/processor for $700 (for an upgrade) and install into the case of this unit? 5. Anything I haven't thought of? You may answer me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks so much for any help - have truly appreciated all the help in the past! Cheers! Dave 'da pen' Nelson __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.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>
