on 06/02/03 4:35 PM, gponz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks for all the replies, a few more questions: > > 1. How can I tell if the problem is in the logic board or > the power supply board? > 2. Are both easily replacable? > 3. How do I reset Power Manager? I was told to hold the > reset button in the back for a few minutes... is that it? > I've done it many times and nothing changes.
You've done this with NO power source available -- no AC adapter, no battery (possibly even no PRAM battery, but that may be an old wives' tale)?? And that's the Power button, not the reset button you're supposed to press, I believe. > 4. What do you suggest I do? The PB works good, except for > the date thing, the non-charging main battery and a few > unexpected freezes or shutting off (these rarely happen) Have you tried another battery? I'm wondering if the 'intelligent' battery circuitry has bit the big one on you. (Anyone in the listening audience know if that would produce these symptoms??) > > I'd like to get it working again, especially the main > battery. It's annoying having a PB that HAS to be plugged in > all the time. > > I've opened it and changed the PRAM batteries, there's no > leak. > > Thanks again. > > Gabriel > > >> Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 15:00:25 -0500 >> From: gponz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: PB 3400C Logic Board >> Message-id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Hi all, >> >> A while ago I asked you guys for help because my PB 3400c >> was behaving very wierd. After all the tests you suggested >> , it seems the problem lies with the logic board. >> >> 1. The clock will not stay correct. I've changed the PRAM >> battery twice and let it charge... still nothing. >> >> 2. The main battery will not charge. It worked ok and >> suddenly one day it would not charge no matter what I do. >> If I disconnect the power supply the PB shuts off >> instantly, which means the battery doesn't even have a >> second of life. >> 3. It does strange things once in a while, like freezing >> for no reason or shutting off suddenly. >> >> My questions are: >> >> 1. Where can I get a logic board? >> 2. How much will it cost approximately? >> 3. Where can I find instructions on how to install it? >> 4. Can I upgrade to a G3? >> >> Thanks for the help. >> >> Gabriel - Eric. -- Eric Strobel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ===================================================================== Political correctness is anti-freedom!!! Speak the truth!!! ===================================================================== -- 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
