In a message dated 4/11/02 8:06:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I have the same issue with both a 540c (os 9.1) and a 520c (OS 8.1) and an external apple CD ROM drive. What is unusual is that at some earlier point in time the CD ROM worked just fine with these pbooks and that it currently works just fine with other desktop macs. >> Desktop Macs provide terminator power to external devices. Many PowerBooks do not. After I changed my external CD-ROM drive to provide termination at the drive (no "pass through" terminator here!), and to take terminator power from the drive (this is an Apple ROM drive, a 600i, I think, in a non-Apple case), all problems with PowerBooks disappeared. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | 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> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
