In a message dated 3/30/2004 6:38:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<SNIP> > I ordered a 20GB Mobilestor HD from MCE > Tech (and the all-important bracket) and installed it today. No joy > though :-( Sorry to hear about your problems... With this HD and the previous one not being seen by your Powerbook, I would think it's some problem other than the HDs. I would try: 1-Zapping the ol' PRAM and see if that sets it right. [Apple+Option+"P"+"R"] 2-checking the connection of the HD ribbon with the HD; then checking the HD ribbon itself to ensure it is not damaged, or crammed into the little slit inside the HD bay the wrong way. 3-checking the ribbon's connection to the motherboard itself. I don't remember offhand how or where it does, but a take-apart manual would help. If you cannot locate one by this eveing, e-me back offlist and I can help U find one... > When I start up from Mac OS 8 Disk Tools 2 it can't 'see' the hard > disc. Disk First Aid and Drive Setup Lite both claim there's no other > volume available. LAst night I has a similar problem with a 280c motherboard; after trying all of the above, I came to the conclusion that the mobo itself was bad. I got a spare 280c mobo, using the same HD and ribbon, and the HD was seen. So it would seem I may have been correct(?). > The computer won't boot up from CD (I'm holding down > commmand-option-shift-delete) so I can't try alternative software > solutions such as Norton. In any case I'm coming to the conclusion that > this is a hardware problem. Since I can boot up from Disk Tools I > assume the processor and memory are okay, so this must be a bus > problem, right? Could be... Since the HD is not being seen by the 1400 at all, I would not even think the internal-drive bypass [CMD-OPT-SHFT-DEL] would even be necessary. I find it necessary to have the CD-rom installed in the drive before startup; either by using a paperclip to open the drive w/ the 1400 of, OR putting it in & restarting. Zapping the PRAM is where I would start w/ this problem too. Is the cd-rom spinning at all? Making any noise? Craig W. Atlanta GA -- 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
