On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 06:55 , Gregory Cortelyou wrote:
> On 5/6/02 9:50 PM, "JustinLee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I noticed something when I was putting a 128MB SODIMM I had laying >> around in >> my pismo. (firewire powerbook G3). There's a little fan right inside >> the >> vent on the left. I say I just noticed it because I've never heard any >> noise coming from that side of the machine, and I've put my finger >> near the >> vent to feel for air coming out of it and have never felt anything. >> Since I >> noticed this I've been using the machine and constantly pulling up the >> keyboard and looking in there to see if the fan's on. I haven't seen >> it on >> once. Is this normal? Is that little fan dead? If so, where can I >> get a >> new one? >> >> Any info/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks a lot, >> >> Justin >> > Supposedly it comes on only when a certain very hot temperature is > attained. > I say supposedly because mine has never come on either. But I have heard > others say that they do come on as needed. Don't worry. > Greg Mine comes on occasionally, as I work a lot with it sitting on a couch and the bottom gets pretty hot. You'll know it when it kicks on. KeS -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
