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Thank you for the update. Yes, one should perhaps not rule out a hardware problem in the twisted-pair section of the adapter. I guess that the CSW 2200 as such has been tested OK without a cable (a nozzle test pattern print, page 15 in the printer manual). Also, directly connected to a...

StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter datasheet information indicates support for the CSW 2200 (which is a serial printer). A text on the adapter packaging should confirm this.

Would it be correct to assume that everything is according to the instructions? download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/printers/ZM0308907SWEtherTalkAdapter.PDF download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/printers/0306992AACSW2200SU.PDF

Normally, a quick-acting fuse (look for an F1) for current protection in PowerBook computers is irreversible. Additionally, there may be various overvoltage-protecting devices/circuits such as zener diodes. Same result with or without the main battery installed? Have you checked the output DC...

As a very first step, it is probably wise to reflow the DC power socket connection. Also, you may want to rule out anything BlueSCSI or system software related by using a Network Access Disk 7.5 floppy as a startup disk in the internal floppy drive.

Also, the user's manual pp 4, 24f, 95 could possibly be of interest to you. download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/powerbooks/0340296APB3400UM.PDF

Yes, shiny new gadget from 1995. :) A user's guide can be found on the web. You would have to check whether or how the appropriate DaynaPORT software can be used with the PowerBook's system version, though.

Another option would be a real Dayna Pocket SCSI/Link connected to the SCSI port of the 1400cs/133 (and getting power from the ADB port or a separate power adapter). https://support.apple.com/en-us/112159

You should see 7.5 V DC output at the tip (centre-positive). The power adapter may not be warm unless a certain amount of power is used by the computer. 2.0 A maximum output current power adapters should be OK, but a 3.0 A model (intended for the 180c) will work as well. It may also be worth...

A CompactFlash memory card and a PC Card adapter for CF in the PowerBook, as suggested by LaPorta, is the way I would use in a similar case. If necessary, the card can be PC-formatted (FAT). With an appropriate Ethernet PC Card, or an Orinoco Silver or Gold Wi-Fi PC card (with the thick...

Furthermore, IF it turns out that your Sony hard drive in fact is OK, would it be correct to assume that you have seen https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/se-30-cant-recognize-scsi-hdd.33956/ about a (solved) SE/30 logic board problem?

Different connector/jumper names/numbers appear to be used on different web sites. Should it be J6 with pins 9-10 connected??? To be double-checked. However, the idea would be to determine whether the Maxtor drive is set to automatically begin spinning when power is applied. Could it be...

Found wiki.preterhuman.net/Maxtor_LXT213SY via a web search. Would this possibly be of any help at all regarding jumpers et cetera for the other hard drive (the one that is not spinning at this point)?

Glad to hear that the floppies arrived safely. Sometimes, an already existing bad SCSI hard disk driver can be prevented from loading by holding down the four keys Command(Apple) + Option(Alt) + Shift + Delete(Backspace) when starting the computer. That may not change anything here, though. If...

mikes-macs kindly offered to create a floppy disk. If necessary, and if the normal approx. 2-5 days letter delivery time within the EU is acceptable/faster, I would also be glad to help you. If so, just send me a direct message with your address.