>From: chuck goolsbee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> This can't address solder-related issues, but here is some other >> GLOD-preventing advice (as it relates to keeping your Power Manager >> healthy and happy): >> >> After a friend of mine who runs the service area of a local Apple >> dealer told me this, I've never seen a GLOD: Never plug the >> computer-side of the AC cord into the 2400c unless it is already >> plugged into an AC outlet at the other end. >> >> Additionally, whenever a battery falls out while the unit is sleeping >> *do not* re-insert the battery until you have plugged it back into a >> power outlet (starting with the wall-end) first. >> >> I had several occasions when the battery would fall out while it was >> in my briefcase... and I would not know it until quite some time >> later. If I popped the battery back it would GLOD about 90% of the >> time. Bad GLOD that required some time to fix. However if I opened >> the 2400c lid, and then put it on AC power (before I re-inserted the >> battery) it would start without fail. > >I can confirm that putting an unexpectedly ejected battery back in whilst >asleep caused my 2400c to immediately go GLOD. Chuck, how did you bring >yours back to life after these events? I had to replace the CPU on mine.
The usual recovery/PM reset methods... and patience. I've never had to work too hard to recover from a GLOD. > >To prevent the battery ejecting unexpectedly now, I put a strip of clear >tape over the latch and the problem hasen't reoccurred. Not a bad idea, but probably not practical with my 2400c's paint job. It is retired now anyway, and I have yet to have my TiBook's battery fall out. =) -- --chuck goolsbee geek wrangler, digital.forest inc, bothell, wa <http://www.forest.net> list mom, mac-mgrs mailing list... <http://www.mac-mgrs.org> ---------- 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>
