Hello Brian: Brian Getz wrote: > > Well, I have run out of options to fix this modem. > > I have come to the conclusion that the modem has some > serious issues.
Don't give up yet. You need to know _exactly_ what kind of modem you have, which may require you to open up the 280. Then you probably need the modem software for that particular modem. I'll have more later as time permits. The battery may be recoverable in the following way: Drain the battery using two slightly bent needles stuck in the (+) and (-) contacts and the surrounding plastic. That is, one needle for the positive terminal and one for the negative terminal (They are marked on the battery). Use a 10 to 100 Ohm resistor and 2 three or four foot lengths of stranded wire, 14 gauge, with alligator clips on each end to short between the two needles. Make sure you keep the battery cool during this time. You can use a fan or even leave it in the refrigerator (not the freezer) during or before you do this. Leave the short circuit until the measured voltage is around 7-15 millivolts while the wires are in place. Then try recharging it again. You may have to repeat three times to get a reasonable length of battery time and then have to do it once a month afterwards. I have had about a 50% success rate so far with normal battery life usual result (not always). Sincerely yours, Grizzlygiant ---------- 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>
