Powerbook problems? — #1
I'm looking into getting this powerbook with a known problem. the trackpad doesn't work. The deal includes him paying $200 for this repair. Other than that, the computer is dandy. …
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Powerbook problems? — #2
Which PowerBook is it? If it's one of the later PowerBooks (Pismo/Lombard), you can order yourself a new trackpad/palm rest assembly for under $100.
www.pbparts.com
Powerbook problems? — #3
Oops, sorry!
It's a Rev. B 550MHZ TiBook with the plain ol DVD Is the trackpad installation pretty easy?
Powerbook problems? — #4
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<STRONG>Oops, sorry!
It's a Rev. B 550MHZ TiBook with the plain ol DVD Is the trackpad installation pretty easy?</…
Powerbook problems? — #5
Well he tried installing a hard drive, and what ended up happening was, he said, him tearing the trackpad cable. He told me that it would most likely cost $80-90.
Still a go?
Powerbook problems? — #6
Apple quoted a $310 repair charge for the trackpad cable. Should I still try and get the Powerbook 550?
Thanks,
Paul
Powerbook problems? — #7
Is it a huge deal? Why doesn't he just get it repaired and
sell it for a better price on ebay. Sounds like there might be
something else wrong. Unless it's a really good deal...
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Powerbook problems? — #8
He's giving me full versions of Office for OS9, the version before Office v.X, and a full version of Virtual PC with WindowsMe, and some various games. He's giving me Airport and 1…
Upgrading Bronze Hard Drive — #1
Looking to upgrade PowerBook Bronze hard drive to 12/16 gig. What brand and what size / rpm should I look for? Where (online) should I shop?
Thanks for the tips...
Upgrading Bronze Hard Drive — #2
I have always liked IBM hard disk drives. IBM has recently come out with hard drives that hold 30 gigabytes, if I remember correctly. These drives spin at 5400 RPM, one of the fast…
Upgrading Bronze Hard Drive — #3
5400 RPM is one of the SLOWEST drive speeds, not the fastest. more importantly seek and access time would be better numbers to look at if you are going to do any high disk i/o.
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Upgrading Bronze Hard Drive — #4
"residentEvil", I don't think you've understood. We're talking mobile drives. The standard rotational speed for mobile drives is 4500 RPM.
Before you flame another member (sorry i…
Upgrading Bronze Hard Drive — #5
nope, it was not a flam and i do read. the question was about mobile, you answered merely as ibm. assumption was mobile, but you said market and to me, thats all inclusive to all h…