Nancy Jennings wrote: > > Kevin, > Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't mention all the things that I had tried. > When I first put the computer together, I used an old monitor. I tried using it > again, but it still got the black screen. Both monitors are PC compatibles for > which I have been using an adapter. I ordered a new adapter, which should > arrive in the next couple days, just in case there is something wrong with the > old one.
If the monitor works elsewhere, I would not suspect the VGA to Mac adapter. > The battery hasn't demonstrated any other symptons of failure, but is > dated 9/96, so will I get a new one. Where is the best place to get one? One of > my old manuals said Radio Shack. I'll try there first unless someone has a > better suggestion. I believe that you can get these half sized AA batteries. There is someone on ebay that promotes these batteries and sells them in pairs with a starting bid of around $8. He cites the fact that his batteries are recent creations circa 2002. I have purchased them and will do so again. (I have a "few" of these older Macs) > > I had no success in locating the cuda button. Any more hints of where to locate > it? Also the CD you mentioned. It took me a while to find it, but here is a link to the motherboard diagram that will explain what is where on the 7300 motherboard: http://www.macgurus.com/products/motherboards/mbppc7300.php Print it out or bookmark that page for reference. There are a few for $17 (though free shipping > and handling). It's advertised as the "Apple Mac Technician Manual CD SET". Is > it the one -- or a reasonable alternative? It would probably be beneficial as I > really don't know where the processor card, ram, cache card, and video ram are, > though everything within seems snug and in place. Read the description associated with the ebay auction and send a message through the "ask the seller a question" option. They can be a good source of info, but you should be able to find what you need for free on the 'net. http://www.google.com is my favorite search engine and it usually finds for me what I am looking for. > > I'll try the new battery, adapter, and cuda button (if I can locate it--do all > macs have them?) and hope that one of them help bring it to life again. If all > else fails, I can take it to one of the local mac gurus... The "cuda" button is a sort of reset button for your computer. I used to use it on my 6100 (as it was on the back of the machine) but getting to it on the 7300 requires opening up the box and reaching inside (beware of static electricity). > > Thanks again for your help. > Nancy Jennings > Stuart, Florida Best of luck. Kevin -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
