On Friday, Oct 11, 2002, at 04:28PM, Sara Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Hello all! I'm new to the list, so forgive any frequently-asked-questions >(is there an faq for the powerbook list? I couldn't find one). > >I just picked up a pile of 1xx series powerbooks on ebay inexpensively and >hope to do some fixing. I expect to have more specific questions as I work >through the project, but my most basic questions are... > >1. Is there a bible for vintage powerbook repair similar to Larry Pina's >books for compact macs? > >2. Is there an faq I should know about, or other essential online resources >for repairing powerbooks? > >3. How difficult is it to replace a screen if I can get the parts? The >first PB I fired up has a display problem (about the bottom quarter of the >screen intermittently blurs or blanks out completely; wiggling the screen >often fixes it, but it comes back quickly, usually as soon as I let go of >the screen after wiggling it). > >4. Other than ebay & the swap list, what are the best sources for powerbook >parts? > >Of course, if such a display problem could easily be fixed e.g. by reseating >a cable or some such thing, that'd be great too! > >TIA, > >Sara For every PowerBook model, there is an Apple Service Manual with detailed take-apart instructions. -- 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:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
