Hey you...glad you finally got to post! Yup...she finally got one of her own. After seeing mine, and using more than me...she wanted one even more! LOL

In case you didn't know, ctrl + mouse click will give you a right click. It feels awkward at first but eventually you'll do it second nature.

Quote: Originally posted by BkueKanoodle: In case you didn't know, ctrl + mouse click will give you a right click. It feels awkward at first but eventually you'll do it …

or just use a two button mouse

Welcome Tantrum! And congrats to MintyFresh for regaining control over his TiBook Here's two tips: As far as the right-click is concerned, download a copy of the fabulous SideTrac…

nice work on the switch. i did it about a year ago, to an ibook, and i am getting a new powerbook on saturday (i can't wait). like everyone has said, ctrl+click for right click. …

Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel?

Quote: Originally posted by Orion27: Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel? I am using the Belkin BT mouse. I got the best price at …

Quote: Originally posted by Orion27: Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel? How bout getting the Microsoft one or the Logitech MX9000…

Tantrum: Welcome and congrats on your new PowerBook. Sorry to hear that you'll need another printer. I would highly recommend the Canon S820. I got it for $69 refurbished at Fry's …

Quote: Originally posted by gbbeil: I have a Wallstreet 233 (M4573 with the 512Kb L2 Cache model), 192 Mbyte RAM, 37 Gbyte Hard disk. I would like to upgrade to OS X. …

Originally posted by gbbeil: I have a Wallstreet 233 (M4573 with the 512Kb L2 Cache model), 192 Mbyte RAM, 37 Gbyte Hard disk. I would like to upgrade to OS X. Can anyone get me …

Try resetting the power manager. Remove battery, power source, remove keyboard, locate PM reset button at upper right under keyboard (small metal button). Hold down for a while, re…

Thanks slimmy. Is that the same as the reset button on the back of the PB? (I think so). If so I've already tried that and it doesn't seem to help....

nevermind, i found one

It's a common problem with these machines: poorly-installed keyboards. See, for example, these threads on Apple's boards: http://discussions.info.apple.com/We...2W.1@.599ba00d a…

Thanks bamchum. Seems my PowerBook isn't as perfect as I thought it was.

Most likely you have a process that is tidying itself up. I had the same problem when I installed faxStuff about a year ago. Start thinking about what you have installed since th…

Quote: Originally posted by _?_: Most likely you have a process that is tidying itself up. I had the same problem when I installed faxStuff about a year ago. Start thi…

Probably. If they see any attempt at self repair or of any tampering with the case it probably if not most likely will void the Apple Care.

Just tell them that's the condition it was in when it was returned. Other than the screw, it's the truth. One screw should not equal a warranty void.

It does sound like you're SOL, however, have you tried backing out the screw with a torqued screwdriver? The extra leverage won't hurt with the screwdriver. Hope this helps, othe…

Quote: Originally posted by fizzlemynizzle: Just tell them that's the condition it was in when it was returned. Other than the screw, it's the truth. One screw should …

I actually did the same thing to my 17 rev B. It came back from repair and a few things weren't working so I'd figure I could open the case and seat a few cables. Upon putting it b…

In any case, being that I had the uneven illumination problem BEFORE I touched the PowerBook, will Apple repair it again if the problem returns? Obviously it was a problem before I…