Andrew Main <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have a PowerBook 1400 CD-ROM module (12x) that isn't working: put >in a CD, it blinks a few times but nothing more happens. I discovered >a possible fix, at: ><http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gionpeters/hhhh/pb1400.htm> >(Scroll down to "Examination and Repair of a CD ROM Module (12x)" >near bottom of page.) >I've been trying the suggested adjustment, and gotten the drive to >spin up a few times (at various adjustment points), but never to >mount a CD. Anyone have any further suggestions? Not worth the bother unless you are _really_ strapped for cash. At least, not when a 24x replacement mechanism is only a few dollars away. The Teac CD-224e is a direct replacement for your original drive and takes only minutes to swap. eBay prices range from $1 to $40 with many in the $10 - $15 range. The speed difference isn't exactly blazing but it is noticable and quite worth the small investment required.
<http://search-desc.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&So rtProperty=MetaNewSort&query=%28"cd%2D224e"%2Ccd224e%29&srchdesc=y&ht=1&ite mtimedisp=1&combine=y&st=2> The only caveat is you may need to make a small (and easily done) modification to the EBM's interface PCB board to force the drive to Master status. 'May' because some CD-224e mechanisms need this mod and others don't. There are a number of revisions of the CD-224e, the revs are named in the form ' - A43'. I don't know which is the ideal rev, sorry, however AFAIK, all will work with either no mod or a minor mod. In any case, I'd toss the old mechanism and move on up. hth, Dan K ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- 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
