on 07/01/03 7:27 AM, Gregg Eshelman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > How do you boot a Duo with the modem removed when > the power buttons are on the modem? > > Is there a list someplace of 3rd party internal > modems that fit in place of the Apple 14.4 one? > The 280 doesn't seem like too sluggish of a Mac for > getting e-mail, but I've not been able to get the > modem to work on the prototype. :P Tried both settings > for the internal modem port but it acts like it > doesn't even have a modem in it.
I thought that if you remove the modem, there's some sort of little placeholder board that goes in that space and if not present the Duo wouldn't boot. Or have I misunderstood that? Personally, I'd regard that internal modem as a few ounces of ballast and get an external that plugs into the ADB for power. These are very lightweight and carrying a microdock (for the ADB) is less troublesome than carrying the power brick of an externally powered modem. (Especially if you're carrying the microdock anyway...) Or better yet, I'm sure someone will pop up with the link for the project to replace the modem with ADB (which requires said 'placeholder' board mentioned above, but I think these critters are rare). - Eric. -- Eric Strobel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ===================================================================== There is never a single right solution. There are always multiple wrong ones, though. ===================================================================== ---------- 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>
