I haven't quite gotten to being forced, you're right. Sadly, pulling it out of the dust was my first mistake, and actually showing the contents of the drive was my second. He wants this junk, and now. The 7100, while working, is never used, so it would be a dead end for this software. He does have an iMac, though, running OS X and OS 9.2, which could be connected given the link you supplied me with. I don't really have anything against the powerbook itself, I just don't think it's worth the effort that it requires. Thanks for the info, I'll put it to good use. Brian
In a message dated 8/26/2003 1:36:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Well, the first thing to remember is that no one is forcing you to > repair a broken PowerBook (right?). > > Chances are that if he hasn't used the PowerBook in 4 years, he > doesn't even know what's on the disk. He'll probably never miss it. > However, if you are desperate to get the files off, you can cheaply > set up a LocalTalk network (provided he's got another Mac that isn't > newer than an iMac, say - the 7100 would be fine for this) to > transfer the files. Go to <http://www.atpm.com/network/> to find > info on how to set up this sort of a network. > > Also, there are plenty of external disk solutions for use with the > 5300 from Zip drives to CD-Rs to hard drives. Of course, if you > don't already have such a solution, you'd have to buy it... and > probably the SCSI adapter and terminator as well... > > There are plenty of resources on repairing the 5300. Start with the > power plug. There's no power card to speak of, the jack is soldered > directly onto the logic board. If you aren't afraid of a soldering > iron, visit > <http://web.archive.org/web/20010625190315/http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/3276/pb5300.html> > > Another good resource is Dan K's own page: > <http://mywebpages.comcast.net/macdan//5300power.html> > > Repairing the LCD will be much more difficult since it sounds like > the plastics are broken. If that's the case, you'll probably just > have to buy a whole new LCD assembly to replace the plastics. > Otherwise, you could just stitch it up with some tape long enough to > get the thing booted and transfer the files. > > The 5300 will never be less useful than the day it was built. You > just have to be patient with it and remember that it was > built nearly > 7 years ago! -- 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
