I'm new to the list, though I've been lurking for a couple months (since I was given a dead Powerbook 2400). Anyway, I spent a few days fiddling with it using a borrowed power adapter to see if I could get it to work. I followed Sydney's power reset instructions at the Mac2400 page over and over, and even opened up the case and unplugged the battery for a while, let it discharge completely... whatever I could think to do.
Well, somewhere in the midst of that fiddling (maybe after the battery was unplugged?) I managed to get it to boot--twice. The first time it booted and I must have had the power adapter loose because it went off while the extensions were loading. Shortly afterwards I got it to boot and got a system error while the extensions were loading. I figured, no problem, just reboot w/ extensions off and see what works. But it never booted again. All I can get it to do seems to be alternate between the GLOD and the click of death. So, my question: is it worth the trouble to do anything to this machine? Perhaps many of you think 2400's are awesome even though they're ancient, but I am thinking compared to the latest Powerbooks. I want minimal to zero investment in a six year old computer that has a reputation for being flaky! I'm thinking of a computer my girlfriend can use for word processing and maybe email. I know I would have to buy a power supply, probably a floppy drive to get the system patched up, and maybe even a battery. Is there a bootable CD-ROM drive for the 2400? Those of you who have had dead 2400's, what is the best thing to do with them? Should I continue to try unplugging the PRAM battery, or should I get the power board replaced? What works? Even if I drain/replace the PRAM battery, will it still be flaky unless the power board is replaced? If I have to repair it, what would the cost be, whether I did it myself or I sent it somewhere? Any advice from you 2400 gurus would be greatly appreciated. Most of the resources on the web advocating the 2400 are 3 or more years old and I can't make a good judgment with their help. Sorry for the long post, but I thought it was all necessary :-) John-Mark Palacios ---------- 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>
