[Duo2400] Thoughts on reviving a GLOD 2400c

[Chuck Kenney]

> I would check to make sure that the processor and i/o board are firmly 
> connected to the logic board, and check all of the fuses on the power 
> i/o board and the logic board.
> --
> Chuck Kenney
>
> On Jul 28, 2004, at 10:41 PM, J. Ferguson wrote:
>
>> I think I may have made a mistake.
>>
>> I recently purchased a Powerbook 2400c - stock - off ebay. It did not
>> come with a power adapter, but it came charged.
>>
>> (I will use use a Powerbook G3 2000 45w adapter if I can over come my 
>> GLOD
>> Problem. My PB G3 died about a year ago, but the AC adapter still 
>> works)
>>
>> I had some GLOD problems when it arrived, but it could be fixed with
>> resetting the PMU (the button in the back is called the PMU right?)
>>
>> Since then I bought some RAM and added a different hard drive. Since 
>> the
>> installation the GLOD cannot be vanquished.
>>
>> I tried just removing the new RAM. Still GLOD.
>> Put  back the old hard drive. Still GLOD.
>>
>>
>> These are the steps I've tried from advice I've got off the net:
>>
>> a) Disconnect the AC adapter
>> b) Pull Lion battery out
>> c) Reconnect AC
>> d) Reset Power Manager button by depressing it for at least 40 seconds
>> -battery out with AC connected results in resetting Power Manager.
>>
>> I am considered buying a new PRAM battery, but unsure if this a wise
>> Investment.
>>
>> I have a limited budget, but would enjoy having a powerbook again.
>> Please advise.
>>
>> Any thoughts are appreciated and welcome. If you would prefer to 
>> email me
>> off list to spare everyone else on the list, please feel free.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> J.D.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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