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PowerBook G4 Titanium Mercury Hard Drive Replacement
You can install hard drives up to 12.5mm thick.
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Answer to: No image or mirror image on display yesterday
Another place to try is LEM Swap. I've included the URL for you. http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap Another source is Laptopaid. Ralph http://computers.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_n...Answer to: Internet connection through Ubuntu? 4 days ago
Hi, You might take a look at this URL. Ralph http://www.ubuntugeek.com/ubuntu-networking-configuration-using-command-line.htmlAnswer to: Airport not being detected 4 days ago
It sounds like a logic board problem. Can you find one of the USB wifi units to try? If that corrects the problem you can swap out the card cage which may correct your problem. RalphAnswer to: Convert always on lighter sockets to switched? 6 days ago
This is the only way to tie the lighter sockets to the ignition that I can think of. Find a good wiring diagram for your vehicle and locate the hot wire to the lighters.Cut that wire where you can easily reach it.Find the wire to the accessory position of your ignition switch.Run a wire from the lighters to the accessory wire and connect it. Be advised the load on the accessory line will be increased and could present a fire hazard or blow fuses but this would cause the lighters to be switched on and off with the ignition. Personally I would not do it for the reasons stated. A far better idea in my opinion would be to cut the line to the lighters and insert a toggle switch. This would allow switching without the risk of fire and blowing fuses.Answer to: Why won't ubuntu work? 1 week ago
Hi, I found 6.1, Edgy Ef was the distro that would work om my computer. It seems the newer versions require changes in the ROM but don't quote me as I'm just starting to learn this. RalphAnswer to: Mods for tiger? 1 week ago
You might check out this site for software for older, slower Macs. Ralph http://mac.oldapps.com/Answer to: How much RAM do I have? Nov 14 @ 9:27 AM
Hi, Click on the Apple menu button on the top left side of your computer. then click on about this Mac. The Little box will tell you your OS version--processor and installed memory. RalphAnswer to: How do I register software on an off-line pc? Nov 14 @ 8:17 AM
There are three ways to register offline that I know of. 1. Is there a registration card in the box to be mailed? 2. Does the paperwork list a phone number (usually toll free) you can call to register? 3. If not you can go online to the web site for the company and look up contact us information. You should be aware that not registering online will keep you from automatic driver updates and such and may make your software less useful. RalphAnswer to: Is there a fix for a PS3 that freezes shortly after power up? Nov 9 @ 11:44 PM
I'm listing the iFixit teardown url for you. I t shoulld help you check out your PS3's cooling and guide you if it needs repair. Ralph http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Sony-Playstation-3/1260/1Answer to: When should I not "void my warranty"? Nov 9 @ 11:30 PM
For me: Not until I was certain there was no chance the warranty will be honored The exception would be if I absolutely had to have information from the unit--in that case I would remove the HD and copy my data and reinstall the drive. This should not void the warranty.Out of warranty its mine, all mine. Ralph
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Laptop battery Apr 21 @ 10:31 AM
Can someone advise me if batteries are interchangeable between a Lombard and a Pismo laptop?
Lombard startup problem Apr 3 @ 2:33 PM
Hi, My Lombard will not start up with the PRAM battery connected. Tried a new battery--no help. Once started the PB works fine but I have to reset the time settings. Any ideas other than just doing without the PRAM battery?
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Re: 4GB Memory upgrade problem 5 days ago
Just wondering what are the 512 chips? If they are PC2-6400 then the OWC data is probably wrong. Ralph
Re: 4GB Memory upgrade problem 5 days ago
Correction--the memory is PC5300. Ralph
Re: 4GB Memory upgrade problem 5 days ago
Hi, According to OWC the proper ram for your computer is PC2-5300. The difference in ram may be causing your problem. I've included the URL for OWC for you, Ralph
Re: "Not Charging" 5 days ago
I hope you are right--good luck with the DC-in board. Ralph
Re: iBook G4 1.2 Ghz won't boot. 5 days ago
This sounds like a kernel panic to me. Try using safe boot to startup the computer. If successful you should be able to eject the 10.3 disk and try a restart. URL for safe boot below. Ralph
Re: "Not Charging" 5 days ago
I'm assuming the computer is powered up with the Magsafes and working normally except for charging the battery. If that is the case I would suspect a logic board problem instead. Ralph
Re: RAM for MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 6 days ago
From what I see there are two ram slots. You can use the following url to look up your particular MBP and its ram capabilities. Ralph
Re: Discerning PowerBook G4 12" Trackpad Pieces 6 days ago
I'm not certain but it appears to be the upper case from a Aluminum PB G4. Ralph
Re: Macbook Unibody Power On 1 week ago
My concern would be damage to the logic board disconnecting that connector while powered up. Personally I would not do it. Also the external keyboard will not be able to power on the computer. Ralph
Re: Pismo PowerBook Won't Turn On 1 week ago
The first thing to try on a Pismo is to disconnect the pram battery. If the PRAM battery is bad it will keep a Pismo from booting. If this clears your problem you can either replace the battery or leave it disconnected--it won't hurt anything except you will have to reset the time when you turn the computer on. Ralph
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Linux on old Macs? Nov 15 @ 7:38 AM
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