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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Dead Pismo.I'd take it apart and see what blew, who knows, maybe it's something repairable. If not, then at least you know where the fault is and... -
3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Dead Pismo.Check the voltages with a multimeter if you have one. If it’s outputting proper voltage it’s probably fine.
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 150 - Display Issue.It could always be a different issue as well. It's usually caps, but it could be a bad connection anywhere else as well. If the caps are...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 150 - Display Issue.1.6mm long 😬 They are seriously tiny, you’re going to need tweezers and good eyesight to get them soldered in. Here’s the link I got...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 150 - Display Issue.The image on that site shows through-hole tantalums, which won’t work to replace those. You’re going to want surface mount style...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 150 - Display Issue.I recapped a PowerBook 145 screen with ceramics, you can see images of them on this thread where I initially had some problems...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 150 - Display Issue.I believe you’ve got some sneaky electrolytics there. The pads are both at one side, a giveaway of that. You wouldn’t be the first...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Death chimes - any guide?.I would try to remove the hard drive. I’ve had a bad boot partition cause a death chime, but I still got a display so there might be...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 140 screen weirdness and loud blaring noise.There was a good bit of corrosion on the little ribbon connectors that connect each side of the display PCB. I suspect that may have...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 140 screen weirdness and loud blaring noise.My 145's display didn't work at first after a recap until a VERY thorough (and careful) cleaning with IPA. If you can't find anything...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 140 screen weirdness and loud blaring noise.Oh well, I guess it was worth a shot. Keep trying things!
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread Powerbook 140 screen weirdness and loud blaring noise.A bit of a long shot here, but try disconnecting the keyboard. It probably won't fix anything, but on my 145, I get a similar effect if...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread PowerBook 145: No contrast AFTER recap.Thanks, and yes! I'll check on them next time I have the 145 apart. I'm waiting for now because the hinge standoffs are so badly...
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread PowerBook 145: No contrast AFTER recap.Thanks! It still needs a lot of work to get fully working, but I’m just glad the hardest part is out of the way.
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3lectr1cPPC replied to the thread PowerBook 145: No contrast AFTER recap.It’s ALIVE! Cleaning it up did the trick! My first successful Mac recap! Thanks for the advice on cleaning it @mdeverhart! Now, on to...
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