Sp00ky: Thanks for the info. Do I have to open the case to get to the battery? If so, any suggestions? Thanx, RM- ===================
----- Original Message ----- From: "Spiritus ex Machina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Quadlist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 4:19 PM Subject: Re: Performa or Something Else? > On the other hand it's an SOB getting into the rest of the case - like if > you want to clean the dust bunnies from the floppy drive or put in a bigger > hard drive. :-( > > Definitely check the PRAM battery before you do anything else. If the > battery is a Tadiran (purple-pink with black markings) it will have a date > stamped on it. If the date is over about six years ago or if the battery > voltage is below about 2.8 volts, the battery should be replaced. > > Suitable replacements can be found at RadioShack or Batteries Plus. > > Sp00ky > > >The motherboard of the 630 is one of the easiest to get to. > > > >Take off the back panel, and you'll see two screws on the sides and a > >little handle. Undo the two screws, unclip the handle, and give it a > >pull. The motherboard will slide out. > > > >Scott Holder > > > >-----Original Message----- > > > >David: > >Thanks for your response. > >I tried to open the computer case - unsuccessfully. Any suggestions? If > >I get it opened, where would I find the pram battery? (Rookies do ask > >dumb questions, don't they?) Thanx. ====================== > > Sp00ky > -- > Spiritus ex Machina > No matter how paranoid you are, it isn't paranoid enough. > > > > -- > Quadlist 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> > > Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> > The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> > 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
