>------------------------------ > >Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:39:02 +0000 >Subject: fixing up a pb 1400c >From: Denny Phelps <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi, I'm new to this list so I hope my questions aren't too annoying, but I >could use a little advice. >I just got a 1400c (117 mhz) and I'm wondering about a couple things.
Hello. I have a PB1400c/166 I have upgraded over the last year. Some suggestions for future upgrades: Max out the ram. Use RamDoubler 9. OS 9.1 seems to be faster than OS 8.6. Sonnet G3/466 upgrade, or NewPower acclerator (on ebay or LEM swap list). The Sonnet G3/466 boost the bus speed from 33 to 66mhz. If you do get an Sonnet G3 upgrade card, try this extension from http://www.x.r8.com/updates Mach Speed Control v1.4.3. I use this in both OS 8.6 & 9.1. The Sonnet extension does not work well with OS 8.6 on my PB1400. Also, the Mach Speed Control let me boost the L2 Secondary Cache from 186mhz to 233mhz with no problems. The default setting with the Sonnet extension is 186mhz. 24 Speed CD Rom to replace 12 speed (if you have one)(on ebay or Wagnermedia) PCMCIA Compact Flash Card as a hard disk or virtual memory storage. PCMCIA Ethernet Card (I use a Faralon) PCMCIA Wireless Card ( I am testing a Skyline (old Faralon) by Proxim.) Main Battery & Backup Battery available at Wagnermedia (new avalable for less than $50 & $15) The 1400c you have, has the better screen. I use mine every day. As for your track pad, Wagnermedia or Microdoc USA can help you with repairs. Parts are still available. An ADB mouse can help until you get the trackpad repaired. If you have the trackpad repaired, be sure to replace the backup battery at the same time. You have to take it out to replace the trackpad. Your track pad could be giving you problems because its dirty, bad software, or because the 117mhz processer is overtaxed. Have you installed a new OS yet? Choosing software can also make the PB faster. iCab, Eudora Lite, BBEdit Lite, Claris Works 4, Battery Amnesia (to break the memory on your old battery), Power Print, ect can help out with your speed problem until you are ready for a upgrade card. With a little time you could find all of these upgrades at a resonable cost and turn you PB 1400 into a workhorse. Contact me off list for more on what I did to my PB 1400. Ken Vann -- 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
