Here's a question for the "greybeards" out there: I have a PowerBook 5300c, which when I attempt to boot it normally, gets an...

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I would start with backing up the phone, then performing a full restore of the iOS. It could be corrupted software and this is, unfortunately, the least invasion step. If the overheating continues with just the iOS, inspect the dock connector and headphone jack liquid immersion sensors - if they are red/pink, then moisture has gotten into the unit. Use a flashlight to aid visualizing the sensors. In my experience, it takes _a lot_ to set them off in the iPhone4 - I had a coworker drop her's in the toilet, she fished it our immediately and got it to me fast. The sensors were still white, inside and out, then phone continued to function just fine after I disassembled and dried it out. If you can, don't restore your data from the backup yet - it is possible there is corruption in the data and leaving it off for a few hours can help with issue isolation. If the phone appears to be working properly with just iOS, then restore from backup (right-click on the iphone in the left column of iTunes for this option). If ...

If you connect it to the same computer it is "paired" to for syncs, you can force the pass code off: 1) Connect your iPod Touch to iTunes 2) Press or Hold the power and home keys 10 seconds. 3) Screen goes black, now release the power button 4) Make sure you do not release the Home key until your iTunes says "We have detected an iPod Touch in recovery mode." 5) Restore the iPod You will, of course lose any content which has not synced back to itunes from the iPod... See also Apple's tech note on this.

a defective battery can cause the symptoms you are experiencing. Since the unit runs fine with the battery removed, the power adapter and laptop power circuitry are probably fine. There was a recall on certain MacBook Pro batteries - more information can be found here: http://apcmag.com/macbook_pro_battery_re... The exchange program has been closed for over a year, but the battery identification info might be useful to you.

Almost all of the 17" PowerBook G4 displays use the same 1440x900 panel. The obvious exception is the Hi-Res display. The hinges and connectors are all the same.

most likely, the hard drive was damaged in the drop (the clicking is the drive trying to spin up or seek). The excessive attempts by the drive to work will run down the battery quickly, and its inability to seek will cause the other symptoms. The way the battery is set and connected in the device makes it highly unlikely its cable (or any other) could work loose or tear. Time for a new drive...

It has probably run down the battery - connect it to the wall charger and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, it should recover. When it turned off due to the battery running down it also probably fixed the locked up issue. If it locks up again, hold the Menu and Center buttons down simultaneously, until the Apple logo appears - this may take 30-60 secs.

Try turning your iPod off by holding down the sleep button and sliding the red slider. wait a minute, then turn the iPod back on and try your game again. Also, you might need to connect to iTunes and update your iPod software to the most current release.

You manage the content on your iPod using iTunes. You will need to enable manual or playlist specific syncing in order to prevent every single song in itunes from transferring to your iPod. review this Apple KnowledgeBase article for more information: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351

Any smokers in the house? The lenses could be dirty, from airborne contaminants, smoke, dust, etc... Try a optical drive cleaning disc - you can get them almost anywhere. example from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-23321-Carbon-Edge-CD-Drive-Cleaner/dp/B00000J1QM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8...-1 You could also try different brand and type media

the EMI fingers are VERY fragile...

the rear camera has an extra long tab which runs under the digitizer cable - be careful not to bend this while removing the camera.

watch for the connector cover here - it tends to be quite "springy" and may fly towards you when you attempt to release the clips

that small clip is labelled "pressure contact" in step 7, BTW.

use the iPod opening tool to pry gently under the battery from the outer edge of the phone and work towards the plastic tab. the tab is not actually attached to the battery itself, but a plastic sheet between the battery and inner frame. the adhesive on the battery tends to be under the edge of the battery nearest the center of the phone.

watch for the small clip under the screw bracket, covering the antenna contact - it can come loose from the battery connector

this part is actually called the "top case", and is referenced as such in Apple's part numbers and take-apart guides.