In a message dated 1/30/03 3:47:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I have a Duo 280 that I want to turn into a 280c. I know that the screens >from >a 280c and a 270c can be swapped in without other mods. But is the screen >from the 2300c also the same? Can it be used on a 280?
The easy answer is no. There are differences in refresh and drive between the two units. The 2300 logic will handle ALL Duo displays, but the 2300 display will not work without modification (there was a note sometime back about this, however I do not remember how it went or if it was very successful. I do remember it was a tad complicated and I didn't try it!!), so the short answer is no. To be honest, unless you need color, the mono GS screen in the 280 is excellent. Life of the battery is quite a bit longer and processor loading seems much lower. However, if you need color, two paths exist. Get a bare 2300 and swap all your good parts onto it, or search here and eBay for a 280c screen (or parts machine). Advantage of the 2300 is the IDE drive, the 280 is faster than the 2300 for non-PPC apps. Cheers! Andrew ---------- 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>
