>Well, I've tried all the generous suggestions to date with no luck. I've zapped the PRAM, tried a second power adapter, put in a new PRAM battery, reset the power manager but all with no positive results. Are there any other suggestions out there as to why my 3400 might not be charging up from the power adapter before I consign it to the parts bin? Thanks, Jae
>Zapping the PRAM SHOULD reset the Power Manager as >well... But I wouldn't wager on it... > >To be sure, unplug your Powerbook from the AC, then, >take out the battery. Hold the reset button on the >back next to the Ethernet/Modem slot in for anywhere >from 1-2 minutes (no exageration) then let it go. >Leave the battery out of the machine, but plug the AC >Adapter back in. Now push the Power Button and try to >start it up. (I usually zap the PRAM through about 6 >chimes at this point too.) It should chime and boot as >normal. Once it boots up, put the battery back in. >This should take care of reseting the Power Manager >for you. > >Beyond the Power Board, though... I wouldn't overlook >somethign as simple as a PRAM battery. They cause all >kinds of wierd unexplainable power oddities when they >get weak... If you haven't replaced the PRAM in your >3400, don't delay... go get your self a new one and >put it in. You won't be sorry. You can pick them up >for under $15 and if you've ever put a RAM card in >your 3400, you can change the PRAM battery too... > >Cheers, >Sionnach > > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > >-- >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 -- 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
