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True, only the screen technology between the 540c (active matrix, tft) and 520c (passive) are different! 

I don’t know for sure, but I’ve read that as long as the battery has never been charge, it can be stored for long periods of time...might be for a specific kind of battery though? I’d have to dig up that article 

Please do! I’m interested in doing this myself! And it’s cool you got a full 32MB Card just from doing this :)   I think there are some 16MB cards on sale on eBay right now, I was thinking I’d buy two and (hopefully all the chips are on one side) remove the chips from one of them to transplant...

There are some interesting finds :)   i didnt translate through the descr of the listing you found, but I couldn’t find a “II” on the front nameplate, which concerns me. Would be a nice deal if it’s a true CC II and still works, compared to what I’ve seen from previous sales.  There were a...

Nope, no Japanese! I ran into Mercari not long ago searching for a complete 550c. Apparently, there is a US branch as well. From what I’ve read about it, it’s basically a fast way of selling your stuff, it’s an app-based selling proxy. And low fees, too. I use Google Translate to read the...

Heh heh :)   I just thought I was crazy for collecting old pieces of hardware!  Sure, I’ll let you know! Browsing through some of these Japanese sales sites, you’d be amazed what is up. Missed a 2400c/240 on the same site, sold for 5000 yen (45.85 usd): ...

Here's to the crazy ones... ;)  

The next one I find, I can send ya a link! I’m done looking for 550c now, just the upgrade and PCMCIA module.  These two might have been in your budget, but already sold:  550c for 6900 yen (63.27 usd): https://item.mercari.com/jp/m22458856028/ 550c for 5000 yen (45.85 usd)...

When I receive it, I can let you know for sure. I’m looking for a NUpowr upgrade card, specifically the 183c (183MHz w/ L2 cache). If this was not upgraded and has the stock processor, I’ll shoot you a pm As far as compatibility, there was a recent auction with a 540c equipped with the 68040...

Bust my crackerjacks. Two 550c PowerBooks in one day! Just found my “parts” machine, with a Buy It Now price of 20,000 yen (about 182 usd). Checked Yahoo! Auctions this afternoon for fun, and someone had just listed this nonpowering one: ...

Heh heh - I’ve often thought this, but you’ve confirmed one of my greatest fears :)   Absolutely! I’ve never dumped anything before, but if you or someone walk me through it, I should be able to accommodate. One thing I notice, when I install the cpu daughterboard of my 520 into my...

Soo excited, I won another PB 550c! Complete with box, software and manuals. Comes with a PCMCIA module in box! Don’t know if the module is a C, B, or A, but I hope it’s either B or A. I’d like to collect each revision. And a 100MHz (99MHz) PPC Card along with the original 33MHz 68040!  Pics...

Oh cool! I see they’re oos, but thanks for the link. Looks like you got lucky there. I wonder why there is some slippage in the time,  Yeah, I’m sure a 32mb will pop up again if you keep looking. Was surprised to see all the 16mb cards up on eBay recently. There were 24mb cards not too long...

Nice! I haven't replaced the PRAM batts from my 500s, yet, I didn't know where to find them...I searched AppleMacParts, but it looks like I'm yielding the wrong sources still! I've decided my PBs will probably be anchored to my desk anyways, so it might not be worth the trouble looking for these...

Sure, hope it all pans out! The only reason I'd attempt to do that mod is if I can double the RAM. I read in a Japanese BLOG that the writer found a rare 64MB RAM. Maybe the translation was off, but I'm pretty sure that is what I read. He saw it one time, but couldn't afford it. He found it...

Yeesh! I didn't know how expensive this series was until I dove into it. The PCMCIA card cage does not show up often, but so far this year, I have seen it pop up 3 times (one of which I purchased, close to the price of the one you posted after overseas shipping).  For the RAM, you might have...

Thank you! Haha, I didn't know that. I've already tried Marathon on the 550c...I'm afraid the 540c might lag behind a tad :)  that doesn't quite resolve my question on how to play with only two hands and a set of eyes!  I noticed the jump in performance was noticeable. There is a bit of lag...

So jealous. I paid 240 for a Kanga with max RAM a couple years ago. Suffice to say, sold it last year, but what you got was a steal. Congratulations, sir. It only hurts temporarily, until you realize what a gold mine you picked up :)

Pretty mid-sized update. The 550c finally found a new friend/brother/relative/distant cousin/brother-from-a-same-mother..w/e  ;)   Picked up a 540c for 70 bucks shipped. ...

Here's a PB 1400 card cage if you're looking for one! ...