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PB 180 resurrection — #16

Maybe; I'm not too sure though. http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Powerbook-180-power-suppy_W0QQitemZ120480036416QQcmdZViewItemQQptZApple_Laptops?hash=item1c0d2b7640 http://cgi.ebay.com/…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by JRL Wed, 14 Oct 2009 - 00:08

PB 180 resurrection — #15

Apple Low-Power AC Adapter Click to expand... Unfortunately, that's the PowerBook 150 AC adapter, which can't be used with your PowerBook 180 because that adapter can only prov…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 23:48

SE/30 with SimasiMac: Will someone fix for a fee? — #2

I'm in NYC, but I wouldn't dare do it until I am more experienced. You don't wanna trust me. Try washing the board with alcohol and water and leave it to dry for 1-2 weeks and that…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Mars478 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 23:33

PB 180 resurrection — #14

Apple Low-Power AC Adapter Click to expand... Unfortunately, that's the PowerBook 150 AC adapter, which can't be used with your PowerBook 180 because that adapter can only prov…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by JRL Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 23:30

SE/30 with SimasiMac: Will someone fix for a fee? — #1

Hi everyone: I'm a new member here, and I came across this forum while searching for information about my Macintosh SE/30's debilitating SimasiMac condition. I've been reading th…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by ditabeardmemo Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 23:08

Beige G3 Conquest — #6

They're not beige, they're Platinum. Apple hasn't made any beige Macs since the 1980's. Click to expand... This is true, but as stated before both Apple and the general mac usi…
68kMLA PowerPC by John8520 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 21:02

PB 180 resurrection — #13

Alright, so my power source is the Apple Low-Power AC Adapter; I couldn't find anything online about the requirements for the PB180 but here's the specs of the power source: Input…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 21:00

Beige G3 Conquest — #5

Yeah apple called them beige... After yellowing they do become a sickly beige color. Nice haul! :approve: BTW: I read the title as "Beige G3 Contest"
68kMLA PowerPC by Mars478 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 20:24

Beige G3 Conquest — #4

he gave me a beige G3. Click to expand... They're not beige, they're Platinum. Apple hasn't made any beige Macs since the 1980's. Click to expand... I think when you go bac…
68kMLA PowerPC by Dennis Nedry Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 16:58

Beige G3 Conquest — #3

he gave me a beige G3. Click to expand... They're not beige, they're Platinum. Apple hasn't made any beige Macs since the 1980's.
68kMLA PowerPC by Dog Cow Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 16:20

Beige G3 Conquest — #2

AV panel = Wings Card....possible Sonnet upgrade....DVD drive.....looking good so far! :O Three questions about the DVD drive: - Is it stock or aftermarket? - Does the machine…
68kMLA PowerPC by LCGuy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 14:41

Beige G3 Conquest — #1

Went round to a mate's place today who I haven't seen for a couple of years, and he gave me a beige G3. I haven't had a good look at it yet, haven't even dusted it off, but… It h…
68kMLA PowerPC by AusNick Tue, 13 Oct 2009 - 14:14

PB 180 resurrection — #12

Sounds like a solid plan. I've got everything packed up to head back to university, so I'll check it out later tonight when I get there.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 20:40

PB 180 resurrection — #11

depends, you could solder a new one on, but if the original issue that fried it in the first place is still there, you will have just burned out another first place id look is to …
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:40

PB 180 resurrection — #10

Thanks a lot man. Would the fix just be to solder on a new one? That is if it is the part you think it is of course.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:26

PB 180 resurrection — #9

I cant find anything for those numbers (damn apple using noname china knockoffs) it appears to be a fet, but with what stats i dunno might try abit harder when i get home from wor…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:21

PB 180 resurrection — #8

is there any print left on "the black box" (probably a voltage regulator) Click to expand... unfortunately the print has been completely burnt off. However it does look exactly…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 19:13

PB 180 resurrection — #7

is there any print left on "the black box" (probably a voltage regulator)
68kMLA Troubleshooting by Osgeld Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 18:31

PB 180 resurrection — #6

I took some pictures of the mess today if anyone's interested: The logic board underside http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/virusys/IMG_3513.jpg Where the blackbox was burnt…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 17:25

PB 180 resurrection — #5

Okayy... I guess this will be the final update lol Basically everything is working fine, except I've found the source of the burning. One of the black boxes on the underside of the…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by LCGuy Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 11:13

I did something really stupid yesterday... — #13

R$ doesn't carry a matching replacement part and the one they do have will be an ugly install anyways. So, really, I had no choice. I also intend to put copies of the morning ser…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by phreakout Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 07:48

PB 180 resurrection — #4

Well done. I had thought the machine was toast.
68kMLA Troubleshooting by beachycove Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 05:52

PB 180 resurrection — #3

Okayy... I guess this will be the final update lol Basically everything is working fine, except I've found the source of the burning. One of the black boxes on the underside of th…
68kMLA Troubleshooting by virusys Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 05:23

Bondi Mac, — #4

Office 2008? I thought that needed a G4. Personally, I'd go with 2004 and the add-on to read/write 2008's XML formats. John Click to expand... Nah, Office '08 works on a G3, j…
68kMLA PowerPC by Christopher Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 03:41

Bondi Mac, — #3

Office 2008? I thought that needed a G4. Personally, I'd go with 2004 and the add-on to read/write 2008's XML formats. John
68kMLA PowerPC by jruschme Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - 01:48
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