| Author |
Topic |
|
gozer
Starting Member
Canada
10 Posts |
 Posted - 26 Nov 2002 : 22:38:36
hello all. my first post here because...well...never had any need to post here before. anyway...i just found a PowerBook 180 in the basement of my apt. it still has the adapter and seems to be intact. it won't turn on or do anything else even after trying this tip: PowerBook 160, 165, or 1801. Remove the AC adapter and the battery.
2. Let the PowerBook sit without power connected for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Reinstall the battery and, if necessary, reconnect the AC adapter. Note: Steps 1 and 2 will usually reset the Power Manager. However, if the computer still exhibits the same issue, repeat steps 1 and 2 and then follow the step listed below before reinstalling the battery. 1. Using two paper clips, simultaneously press and hold down the reset and interrupt buttons for 5 to 10 seconds. They are located next to the power button on the back panel of the PowerBook. i also checked to make sure the battery heads were clean... any suggestions? relying a bit too heavily on alcohol and irony |
cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2002 : 00:14:39
First thing to do is get a new PRAM battery. You can get a kit from here, but it's $25. You may be able to find a better deal on Ebay.666th poster and 666th thread-creator
Mod of the Mac II series Forums
Total 68K Macs liberated: 7
My Site: http://cine.sytes.net
My Hotline Server: 840av.sytes.net
 |
Flash
Full Member
Australia
637 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2002 : 07:01:06
You will need to buy a PRAM battery eventually....., but in the meantime try booting without the main battery inserted.FYI:
the PRAM battery is located on a small daughtercard which requires that you pull the whole PB to pieces entirely to get access to! A standard PC-type backup battery will fit, if you are good at soldering  68k ParaMedic |
gozer
Starting Member
Canada
10 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2002 : 13:44:54
gotcha....so if i say....know nothing about the inner workings of computers, orany kind of electronic device.... i should probably let someone else mutz about with the innards right?relying a bit too heavily on alcohol and irony |
cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2002 : 15:00:17
Yeah, the 180 is a little more difficult to get into than most Mactops...666th poster and 666th thread-creator
Mod of the Mac II series Forums
Total 68K Macs liberated: 7
My Site: http://cine.sytes.net
My Hotline Server: 840av.sytes.net
|
gozer
Starting Member
Canada
10 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2002 : 09:44:39
ya...i noticed...damn....thanks though cine...anyone from toronto here? any idea of a good place to take this thing?
relying a bit too heavily on alcohol and irony
|
found dead 180
68k of the Week: kastegir's PowerBook 180.