> It wasn't completing the start up. I turned off the 'offending' >extension using the ext mgr (holding space bar at startup). But then >a different extension would be given in the error message. I >repeated the process several times, turning off each 'offending' >extension one at a time. Then I turned off all extensions and still >wasn't able to finish the startup (getting the error: "To turn off >extensions...." ) even though it said that the extensions were off >at the splash screen (whatever that's called). > >I now have it apart with the Pram battery in hand and heading to the >Battery's Plus. It's a dual Panasonic VL2330, 3v. >Thanks, >Dan > >On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 06:48 PM, k wrote: > >> >>if you can start up AT ALL put the preference folder out on the >>desktop and restart, if that works manually one buy one put back the >>prefs not in use, >>trash apple menu prefs, finder prefs,appswitch prefs ,appletalk >>prefs,extension manager prefs ,aslm prefs finder prefs ,macos >>prefs,systemprefs >>and redo the settings. >>I bad prambattery could have made a filestructure problem or an >>electric schock, switching scsi connections etc can have affaected >>the filestructure, >>at least this was the case with a PM 6100/66 >>kenta >>--
I came in a little late on this one - Kenta's advise is good. I'd recommend doing it before dropping the couple of bucks on the battery... Try booting from a floppy (8.1 Disk Tools is online for free at Apple) and doing what is mentioned here. I've been reading the threads on PRAM batteries... I don't know about the Batteries Plus in other cities, but here in Denver they don't have the VL types of any batteries. They only have CR types (witness my PRAM battery thread of a few months ago). The VL2330 is the same PRAM battery as in the 5300 (and what Batteries Plus _doesn't_ have, at least not locally). In fact, <http://www.batteriesplus.com/Product/lithiumcoin.html> lists only the CR2330 (which I mistook for being the same as the VL2330) and NO VL types. I'd recommend calling in advance. Be specific - ask if they have "_VL_" 2330 type lithium coin cells. Maybe I can save you some gas and a useless drive. Peace, Drew -- Author of ClassicStumbler email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> web: <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/> Want to know if your neighbor has Wi-Fi? Find out with ClassicStumbler! <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/classicstumbler/> -- 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
