Call Apple and get it fixed via the REA (Repair Extension Authorization). They recognized problems with the power connector and case plastics, and the REA usually gives you a new mobo and fixes the case if necessary. I just got a cs model returned from them, they also replaced the video cable. It had a similar problem - went through startup cycle, but screen only lit up with no real display. Total time out of my hands was about three weeks, but worth it since I got the 'book for free. Incidentally, for all the other listers, my machine had apparently been through the process once before because it had the AA on the serial number tag and a date stamp inside. So if it has a different problem, it can get fixed again.
-- JSH > Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 17:14:54 -0700 > Subject: 5300cs Problems... > From: "David R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hey All, > > Well I'm new to this list. I usually hang out over on the Supermac side of > the Valley. Hoping for a few good ideas here. > > Anyway, today I picked up a Powerbook 5300 cs at a G sale. Came with 16 > Focus Vid Card, Ext CD Rom w/ adapter, and V. 34 modem. Don't know yet what > hardware its got inside. Think it has OS 8.1. Aesthetically in excellent > shape. Paid only $50 So, not out much. > > Down side: Grey screen. Get Start-Up Chime but that's it. Having cd/rom > hooked up doesn't help. I'm assuming its got a loose cable or two. Was > informed by prior owner that he dropped it, no visible damage. He also said > with some juggling, he does get start-up. I haven't had same luck. Might > have a loose internal power cable too, as power does seem to get lost > sometimes when power plug is moved around. Haven't tried hooking up to > regular sized monitor yet either. -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
