s_pupp
Well-known member
I have a Powerbook G4 that won't boot with the RAM cover installed. The Superdrive makes noise and the shift lock key turns on and off when pressed, but there's no other sign of life. PRAM won't zap - nothing. After some experimentation, I have become suspicious that the problem is what I presume to be an inductor, labelled "3R8 N33." When pressed on while the computer is running, the screen becomes distorted, and the computer either becomes unresponsive or has a kernel panic. When the RAM cover is in place, the cover presses down on this inductor.
An attempt to resolder the connection resulted in no change whatsoever.
I guess the next step would be to replace this inductor (if that's what it is), but I can't find any information on "3R8 N33" components.
Any ideas?
An attempt to resolder the connection resulted in no change whatsoever.
I guess the next step would be to replace this inductor (if that's what it is), but I can't find any information on "3R8 N33" components.
Any ideas?