Sideburn
Well-known member
Hey all,
I just acquired a PB Duo 2300c in trade to build some battery packs for that model but all it does at power up is make a startup chime.
There's no hard drive sounds and the display never lights up.
Does anyone know if this is common and if there are some troubleshooting and repair tips?
I found online that the logic board has at least one metal can surface mount cap but I think in total there's only about 5 caps:
4x 100uf 35v
1x 100uf 25v
1x 47uf 35v
1x 33uf 25v - this one is the metal can (prone to leakage)
Also the keyboard is very stiff and mushy. I think this is common because i have run across some vids with others doing the same. they barely return to their original position. Is there a known way to clean and fix this?
I'd like to repair this one if possible since it's in pristine cosmetic condition otherwise.
I also need a working machine to test the battery pack rebuilds.
Thanks for any help,
-Tavis
I just acquired a PB Duo 2300c in trade to build some battery packs for that model but all it does at power up is make a startup chime.
There's no hard drive sounds and the display never lights up.
Does anyone know if this is common and if there are some troubleshooting and repair tips?
I found online that the logic board has at least one metal can surface mount cap but I think in total there's only about 5 caps:
4x 100uf 35v
1x 100uf 25v
1x 47uf 35v
1x 33uf 25v - this one is the metal can (prone to leakage)
Also the keyboard is very stiff and mushy. I think this is common because i have run across some vids with others doing the same. they barely return to their original position. Is there a known way to clean and fix this?
I'd like to repair this one if possible since it's in pristine cosmetic condition otherwise.
I also need a working machine to test the battery pack rebuilds.
Thanks for any help,
-Tavis