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Mr. Pink

oh, Steve Buscemi obviously..silly me nice kanga

the last pic is cool..what comedian is that, british?

I usually try to get the device IP first. I connect it to my known working Powerbook G4 with Tiger, hardwired through ethernet cable, then allow WIFI internet sharing "through ethernet". Usually all older machines get detected and a correct IP addressed. Then I can use the IP for manual...

that is a good question, 5300c and 190 cs use a 10.4" display but the manufacturers and display cables may be different.. but it should be doable:

ok, intzernetz works now, had to share it up to my 12"G4 to see the actual IP the 190 is getting..the old 3Com EtherlinkIII pcmcia card is still doing a good job..also the 68k version of iCab browser..not sure what usage is this good for. lol.

it gets better when you clean the trackpad but it comes back quickly..and yes, wet or fatty fingers are a problem, maybe the tiny trackpad is just not good quality..clicking and dragging works under 8.1 though

hm on the oldCrap site there is a photo with the same mod done on the board..so I guess its stock, strange. my 'power adapter' ..it runs, but the mouse on the trackpad is very jumpy, hard to navigate, I cleaned it three times now but doesnt get better..

At the moment I'm working on the revival of a PB 190cs, I got this unit a few days ago..I like the idea this is the last 68k machine of all powerbooks before and the fact that is similar to the 540 machines but with pcmcia, basically..and its actuall small footprint, smaller than the 3400.. of...

I rember reading this precious teardown thread ..a pity there are no compatible available modules around for hacking:LOL:

I'll 'highjack' this thread for just a moment.. I could get a Duo 230 but the screen looks bad, vinegar syndrome? ..is it fixable when I try to peel off the polarizer film and replace it?

I had a badly cracked top and with a 3d printed shim this came out quite ok.. seems very stable, I can open it with one finger now..so this is doable, your hinge almost looks separated but I would try it. the shim is located exacly at the weak spot. other have linked some repairs, heres mine...

you might check sockets for bent pins..easy to overlook

old vs new power plugs

indeed nonsense prices, two years ago you could get a 3400c for 70 bucks now suddenly its 600..