Richard Bussone wrote: > Just to make sure I was clear the trackpad is still intact, > but it is the thin ribbon like connector that is torn. I am not sure > what it is called, but it is thin, red, branches it two and goes to the > cover of the computer where the trackpad is located. > > Rich
Hello Rich: It is also possible to (carefully) scrape the plastic covering off the two torn ribbon halves and use a metal conducting glue like Arctic Silver thermal adhesive, or Dotite, (and there is another one that I have heard of, but I can't remember its name) to reestablish the necessary connections. If you want it, email me and I will look for it. You can get these off the web searching for their names or possibly at a local electronics or computer store, or possibly an electrical supply shop. Personally, I have tried both the trackpad and ball for over a month each and I find the trackpad to be more precise if I use the "finger on" method where my finger is left on the pad when I click. The trackball is faster, but less precise because it tends to roll as I try to click. The one _real_ advantage to the trackball setup on the 230 Duo I use is that there are _two_ click pads, above and below the ball, which means when my thumb gets tired of clicking, I can use my other fingers (for clicking) 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>
