>> Also, I got a Powerbook 140, which needs work on the screen, but
otherwise
>> seems (afaik) okay. Anyone know how to remove the screen on this?
On the inside face, below the screen, there are two plastic pug; under
those, there are the star-shaped screws that Apple is fond of, but they are
really small, like #6 or #8. I had to really look for those bits. I believe
you also have to remove the keyboard and other things in order to separate
the screen assembly; it's been awhile.
>> Along with that was a Powerbook Duo 230 & 280, weird connectors for the
>> power supply; looks like an RCA jack. Anyone know what voltage etc, and
>> would an RCA plug work?
>>
An RCA plug will not work unless they have types that I have never seen. I
actually tried to modify an RCA plug once, for that machine. The plus and
minus are both on the tip of the thing, and the external part of what looks
like an RCA plug is the frame ground. I have no idea where they found that
part. Your best bet is shopping for a Duo power supply, I've seen them
recently on eBay, and they are not expensive. I have an extra one, BTW.
Those supplies are neat, travel-ready; I think they work on anything from
about 90v to 250v input. Not spot-on about voltage out, but 12.5v should
work. You can also get a cigar lighter power supply for those models.
Poor ascii art:
(-+?)(-+?)(frame grnd)
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I have a PB Duo 280c, which works fine, except that the active-matrix color
screen is broken. I also have a dock for it, so use it as a desktop
machine. This doesn't work for me, because I need it for carrying. Anyone
know how to find replacement screens for this model, that don't cost more
than the machine is worth? Either a color or grey-scale would do, thanks.
I also have a PB 140. I use a pencil eraser to clean the little ribbon
ends, but you probably already know that trick. -Jim
"Recycleable" is the politically-correct word for "Trash"
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Received on Sat Sep 12 1998 - 10:23:07 BST