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Need some advice — #1

Hi all, If you were going to get a 1.25 Al PB, which mail-order company would you order from? who would you stay away from? Extras is no biggie. Thanks!!
MacNN Software by ablao

Hey new here, just got a PB — #1

Hey guys, i'm Roxy and i'm new here, just wanted to introduce myseld. Yup i'm a switcher, and so far i'm in love with my new 15' Albook 1.25 (i've been wanting one for a year ask m…
MacNN Peripherals by Tantrum

Upgrading to OS X on Wallstreet: Questions — #1

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 started on how I should go ab…
MacNN Software by gbbeil

Powerbook won't start/restart/awake.... — #1

I have a G4 500mhz Tibook that is giving me some major difficulty as of the last few days. If it goes to sleep, is restarted or shut down it will not restart. I have managed to s…
MacNN PowerPC by kenazo

Best Stand For 17" Powerbook — #1

I would like opinions on a stand for the 17" Powerbook. I am considering the Macally Ice Station and the iCurve. Are there any others. Thanks
MacNN General by PJ G4

which 12" rev b memory? — #1

i am about to place an order for a memory upgrade (512mb) from www.macsales.com for a new rev b 12", but to tell you the truth, i am rather clueless to which one to buy. Quote: …
MacNN PowerPC by mdc

PB15 1.25 Keyboard — #1

Just a quick question... My new PB15 is flawless(ish) and I can't be happier EXCEPT that the bottom right 2-3 keys on the keyboard were sticking up. As in raised above the height …
MacNN Software by naderby

Powerbook with Sleep Problem — #1

Hey All - I have a Rev. A 17" Powerbook which I love, but I have noticed lately that when I shut the lid it takes sometimes close to a minute for it to fall asleep, whereas it us…
MacNN Networking by iDoc

Urgent! Did I completely screw up my warranty? — #1

I just received my PowerBook back from Apple on Monday night. Over the past couple of days, I noticed that the casing is not as secure as it was, and that the keyboard was not full…
MacNN Troubleshooting by justinf77

AppleCare Contact Question (PowerBook) — #1

Hello all. I purchased AppleCare for my PowerBook 15" AL in the U.S. It states that it provides global coverage. I am currently studying in the U.K., and have started to notice …
MacNN Troubleshooting by riboflavin

VERY Loud DVD drive — #1

All of a sudden my DVD drive got VERY loud and is having issues with ejecting the disc. it also occasionaly puts marks on the disc. I replaced the drive with a NEW dvd drive, SAME…
MacNN Software by lembob

Applecare LCD supplies — #1

I sent my 15" AlBook into Applecare two days ago and today the status website says "Hold: awaiting part." The phone rep didn't have any further information. Has anyone got a new LC…
MacNN Troubleshooting by gif32

Dual output speakers? — #1

Is there any way to set up a Powerbook to use the internal speakers at the same time as a set of USB speakers?
MacNN Hardware by MacsGalor

Screwdriver for Those Tiny PB Screws — #1

What type of screwdriver does one need to, say, insert an AirPort Extreme card or some RAM? I heard it was something like a "Torx" screwdriver ... ?
MacNN PowerPC by selowitch

Disable the PowerBook display? — #1

Hi, I am running connected to an external display. I want to turn off the laptop screen and just use the external, can I do this? Its a 12" 1Ghz PB by the way.
MacNN Peripherals by BigCanoe

My 12" PB fell off my desk. — #1

As I was getting out of my chair I snagged the power adapter cord which dragged my powerbook onto the floor. Luckily it was closed before it fell and it still works! Should I be wo…
MacNN Troubleshooting by Darksider

Port replicators? — #1

Hi All, I'm going to be buying a 15 or 17" PB here shortly, and was wondering if there are any good port replicators out there so that I can hook up an external cinema display, et…
MacNN Networking by hostvisions

Those of you with Crumpler Wack-O-Phone — #1

Could you possibly post the dimensions of the laptop pocket? I know Crumpler has posted them, but they're not particularly accurate and in fact, don't make much sense (their heigh…
MacNN PowerPC by milhaus

Ack! My hard drive started clicking! — #1

I'm watching TV last night, and I heard a clicking noise. I followed it back to my PowerBook. The clicking was coming from the front left (its a 12"). The thing was locked up - …
MacNN Troubleshooting by wallinbl

short (?) in power connection — #1

The place where my power adapter plugs into the PowerBook G4 seems to be loose inside. The plug fits in securely, but there is considerable play. I could live with that except t…
MacNN PowerPC by G Weaver

G5 or 17" Powerbook — #1

I'm trying to decide between these two. My options are either a single or dual 1.8 G5 or 17" Powerbook. I am currently a Cube owner and want to upgrade to a new machine. I plan to…
MacNN Hardware by jyen

Laptop Sleeve: Necessary or Not? — #1

In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
MacNN Troubleshooting by selowitch

Best way to backup my PowerBook? — #1

Hi folks. Well, I've learned a lot in the month since switching but I need to ask a newbie question once again. Now that all of my eggs are in a portable/more fragile basket, I'd…
MacNN Software by uv23
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