On Dec 7, 2004 Kirk Z wrote: >I recently obtained a great condition PowerBook 1400cs/133 from a >local trash bin. I have both a CD-ROM and a floppy. I think the floppy >may have been working before although I cannot remember. I used the >CD-ROM to install Mac OS 9.1 as my copy of 8.5 had problems (download >copy). Everything works great except when I insert the floppy I get an >error saying, "The correct software you need to use the PC Card in the >"Expansion Bay" is not installed. Do you want to eject the card now?" >Does anyone have any ideas on how I could get this to work? Thanks.
The error message you have is usually when the software for a PCMCIA PC Card is not installed or damaged. I have never seen it occur with a floppy disk, but I have the following suggestions. Your PowerBook must be in Sleep Mode, or OFF, to change the Floppy Expansion Bay Module. If you are getting this error message when inserting a floppy disk into the floppy drive, then either the floppy disk is bad, or your install of the OS is bad. Switching between Floppy and CD-ROM Expansion Bays can sometimes be troublesome if you have Energy Savings set to low. Use you Apple System Profiler to see if it sees the floppy drive. If not then check the contact on the rear of the Expansion Bay Module and see if any are damaged or missing. Also check the contacts in the PowerBook and see if there is any damage. Last but not least. The PowerBook 1400 only accepts Expansion Bay Modules in the Right Hand Bay. A extra battery may be installed in the right hand bay for storage, but it does not charge in that bay. If it is the floppy disk, e-mail me off list, as I have a extra good working Floppy Expansion Bay Module. Ken Vann ================================================== Old Macs have new uses with WiFi. See my FAQ for what you need at http://home.earthlink.net/~kjvann/ -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
