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iBook G4 12" 1.33 GHz RAM

One RAM slot will accept PC2700 chips up to 1 GB.

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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet PRAM Battery

The time and date, as well as other settings,...

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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet RAM

Two RAM slots allow up to 512 MB of PC100 RAM.

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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Hard Drive Replacement

You can install hard drives up to 17mm thick,...

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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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Computer Thermal Paste

Application of thermal paste is essential to...

Questions

  • Linux on old Macs? Nov 15 @ 7:38 AM

    I want to extend the life of useful, easy to repair older Macs but need a modern OS for useful software. What I need to know is how practical installing Linux would be and which distros work best. Update Chris: The latest version does not like my ROM but I am able to run 6.1 from the cd. After chec

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Answers

  • 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...

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  • 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.html

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  • Answer 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. Ralph

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  • Answer 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.

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  • 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. Ralph

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  • Answer to: Mods for tiger? 1 week ago

    You might check out this site for software for older, slower Macs. Ralph http://mac.oldapps.com/

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  • 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. Ralph

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  • Answer 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. Ralph

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  • Answer 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-3/1260/1

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  • Answer 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?

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  • 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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