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>Subject: [Duo2400] PowerBook Duo 270c HD problem >From: Reverend Darkness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I have rescued a Duo 270c from being thrown out, and was excited to have >this little thing. I was going to start from scratch with a format and >clean install of OS 7.6.1, but have only gotten half way there... > >When I ran the Apple HD SC Setup, I was able to start an Initialization. >The init runs fine, but I always get an error on "Verifying format", and now >it doesn't even recognize the hard disk! > >I am a "newbie" to old Mac stuff, as the first Mac I ever worked on was a >PowerBook G3 Lombard. > >Any ideas? Anyone? > Use Drive Setup from 7.6 or 7.6.1 instead of HD SC Setup. The latter is for much older systems and that may be the cause of your problem, far as I can tell. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong here. Bob F ---------- 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>
